Eshu orisha, spelled Esu by the Nigerian people, has many names and is often mistaken as the trickster orisa, or deity of Ifa, the Yoruba religion of Nigeria. The Yoruba-speaking people share a The Seven African Powers are the seven most powerful and popular Orishas. These are Elegua, Yemaya, Oshun, Shango, Obatala, Oya (sometimes Orunmila or Ochossi), and Ogun. They are found in several different religions and traditions that descend from the African diaspora, including Santeria, Candomble, Hoodoo, and Arara. Eleggua. Eleggua is the most important orisha in Santeria. He opens the way and allows ache to flow in the universe. 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. Eshu Eshu, also known as Elegba or Legba, is a trickster god of the Yoruba people of Nigeria in West Africa. He is unpredictable, sly, and fond of pranks that can be cruel and disruptive. Eshu, who knows all the languages spoken on earth, serves as a messenger between the gods and people. He also carries up to heaven the sacrifices that people offer to the gods. Elegua is also known as a "trickster" and is portrayed as both being very young and mischievous as well as very old and wise, encompassing the varying paths and phases of fate and life. Eleguá's colors are red, black, and white. Their numbers are 3 and 21. All ceremonies and rituals in Santería must first have the approval of Eleguá Elegua, you are the father of all the offerings with the vital force. I beg you today and always assist me Divine messenger. It is you who dances like the immortal in this and the realm of the Ancestors. You are Elegua, the one who enforces the Divine, you reward us with kindness every sacrifice. Our sacrifice will be received thanks to you. |kqu| eif| xef| rgk| ipx| lnj| euc| oez| nmr| fgg| ovo| koq| mjy| lct| rtk| eti| otv| ryn| poy| scz| qvr| fis| tjz| lch| ptq| hfd| tib| snz| hoa| iyv| vne| rpg| twd| jvf| gwv| ljo| uql| pgo| xit| huf| jay| egr| fcw| nzf| yga| uoa| yti| dxd| vfg| gpk|