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  1. Elegua - Wikipedia

    Elegua is known as Èṣù-Ẹlẹ́gbára and Ẹlẹ́gbá in the Yoruba religion and is closely associated with Eshu. Ẹlẹ́gbára means the "master of force" in the Yoruba language. [1][2]

  2. Elegua: Who it is, Characteristics, History and More - Oshaeifa.com

    Elegua is one of the most important Orishas in Santería and the Yoruba religion. Known by his multiple names such as Eshu, Elegguá, and Elegbara, this Orisha is the divine messenger and guardian of …

  3. Eleggua - Santeria Church of the Orishas

    Eleggua (also spelled Elegua, Elewa, Elegba or Legba) is the most important of the orishas in Santeria. Elegua was the first orisha created by Olodumare and he existed prior to and witnessed creation unfold.

  4. Understanding Orisa Elegua : Yoruba god of Crossroads.

    Oct 1, 2024 · Elegua, who is also known as Elegba or Esu-Elegbara, is a deity whose origin can be traced back to the Yoruba people of West Africa. Known as the divine guardian of crossroads, he …

  5. Elegua: The Trickster and Messenger Orisha in Yoruba Spirituality

    Nov 28, 2023 · Elegua, the trickster and messenger Orisha, plays a vital role in the intricate fabric of Yoruba spirituality. His mischievous yet benevolent presence serves as a reminder of the importance …

  6. Elegua: Orisha of the Crossroads - Original Botanica

    Feb 17, 2023 · Elegua (also known as Eleggua, Eshu, or Exu) is one of the most important Orishas within the Santeria and Yoruba religions. Within Haitian Voodou and other Afro-Carribbean traditions, …

  7. Meet Eleguá: characteristics, rites, prayers, qualities and more

    Eleguá is the orisha in charge of opening and closing the paths in life. He is honored through offerings, rituals and invocations. Its history is full of teachings about protection and prosperity. Eleguá is …

  8. Elegua: Orisha of Crossroads, Destiny, Messenger of the Gods

    Elegua, known as Èṣù-Ẹlẹ́gbára and Ẹlẹ́gbá in the Yoruba religion, holds a pivotal role. He is central to Nigerian spiritual practices. Originating from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Elegua acts as the …

  9. Elegua — Ejeife

    There’s no Orisha more ubiquitous than the mischievous trickster Eleguá! Eleguá is the messenger between worlds - it is through Eleguá that we are able to communication with the Orisha and Egún. …

  10. Eleggua - Association of Independent Readers and Rootworkers

    Dec 10, 2024 · Eleggua (also known as Elegua, Ellegua, Elegba, Legba, Elewa, or Eshu) is the most important orisha of the pantheon of the Yoruban religion and its diaspora in the Americas.