Esu Is a DIvinity of Crossroad (Esu onile orita)
Esu in Yoruba IFA religion is a God of cross road (onile orita).
Esu is called different name in different tradition but all still refer to Esu. In some places Esu is known as Ellegua or legba.in Yoruba IFA religion Esu is believed to have at least 200 names all of which are derives from his activities or deed and song compose to praise him for his both positive and negative activities. Examples of those name are :Ogiri oko(the person who is hard as rock)Akeregbaye (the person who is small but in control of the universe)Elegbera (one who is mighty and powerful.)Lagemon Orin(the sacred child of heaven) Esu odara(the person who can do and undo)Alakalu(the person whose greatness manifest all over the towns)onibode(the gate keeper)papawara (supersonic)
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Thanks for sharing. I am learning new things everyday about the lovely tradition.
Ase