Elegua (Yoruba: Èṣù-Ẹlẹ́gbára and Ẹlẹ́gbá, also spelled Eleggua; known as Eleguá in Latin America and Spanish-speaking Caribbean islands) is an Orisha, a deity of roads in the religions of Santería, Winti, Umbanda, Quimbanda, Holy Infant of Atocha, and Candomblé.

Elegua is an essential figure in Santería and the Yoruba religion, representing the intersection between the divine and the human, light and darkness, and beginnings and endings. His role as guardian of the paths and divine messenger makes him an indispensable Orisha in any ceremonial practice.

2023年2月27日 · Eleguá, o Elegguá, es una deidad perteneciente a la religión yoruba, reverenciado e invocado en los rituales religiosos de la santería. Esta deidad está presente en los bailes folclóricos de algunas regiones de Latinoamérica de …

2024年6月13日 · Eleguá is his Caribbean Spanish name. In Yorubaland (Nigeria/Benin/Togo), he is Èṣù-Ẹlẹ́gbára. In Brazil, he is Elegbara. In Haiti, he is Papa Legba. In the Americas, Eleguá is syncretized with Saint Anthony of Padua, the Holy Child of Atocha, or the Archangel Michael. Eleguá is paired with Eshu, the trickster.

2023年2月17日 · Elegua is the personification of destiny and fate among all of mankind. As he is the ruler of all crossroads, roads, and doorways. Who is Elegua? Elegua (also known as Eleggua, Eshu, or Exu) is one of the most important Orishas within the Santeria and Yoruba religions.

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.

Eleguá es uno de los Orishas más importantes y venerados en la religión Yoruba y en la Santería. Su historia se remonta a los tiempos de la creación, cuando fue asignado por Olodumare, el Dios supremo, para que fuera el guardián de los caminos y las encrucijadas.

Elegguá es el primer Orisha que se recibe y el que abre los caminos para los devotos de la Osha. Como guerrero, es la protección para todos aquellos que lo guardan en sus hogares y es uno de los siete dioses fundamentales del Panteón Yoruba.

Elegua He is the first of the Orishas to be received and is highly revered in the Yoruba religion, as the one who holds the key to happiness and fortune. He is the first of the group of four warriors (Eleggua, Oggún, Ochosi and Osun), and in nature it is symbolized by the rocks.

2023年11月28日 · 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 of adaptability, communication, and navigating life’s crossroads with resilience and wit.