Èsù / Èṣù
Often ill-translated as "The Devil" or "The Evil Being", Èṣù is in truth neither of these. Best referred to as "The Trickster", he deals a hand of misfortune to those that do not offer tribute or are deemed to be spiritual novices. Also regarded as the "divine messenger", a prime negotiator between negative and positive forces in the body and an enforcer of the "law of being". He is said to assist in enhancing the power derived from herbal medicines.
Èṣù is the Òrìṣà of chance, accident and unpredictability. Because he is Olorun's linguist and the master of languages, Èṣù is responsible for carrying messages and sacrifices from humans to the Sky God. Also known for his phallic powers and exploits. Èṣù is said to lurk at gateways, on the highways and at the crossroads, where he introduces chance and accident into the lives of humans. Known by a variety of names, including Elegbara.
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