February 09, 2024

Eshu-Elegua Guardian of the Crossroads

10 minutes

Eshu-Elegua is the orisha we all must know about and honor. Eshu was the first called by Olodumare to recieve his Ashe, but was the last to actually learn his role at the Crossroads. This episode dives into the often misunderstood Orisha that is Eshu-Elegua.

References:

Correal, Tobe Melora. Finding Soul on the Path of Orisa: A West African Spiritual Tradition (p. 9). Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed

Cuoco, Alex. African Narratives of Orishas, Spirits and Other Deities

Fatunmbi, Fa'lokun. Ebora (The Metaphysical Foundations of Ifa Book 2) . Unknown. Kindle Edition.

Karade, Oloye. The Handbook of Yoruba Religious Concepts . Red Wheel Weiser.

Mason. John. Orisa: New World Black Gods

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