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 one of the most important Orishas in Santería and the Yoruba religion. Known by his multiple names such as Eshu, Elegguá, and Elegbara, this Orisha is the divine messenger and guardian of the paths.

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.

Aug 28, 2024 · Eleguá o Elegguá es el mensajero de los dioses de la religión Yoruba, en África occidental, y de la santería cubana, que mezcla elementos de esta creencia con el catolicismo. Es el guardián de las puertas, de los caminos y el dueño del destino de los hombres.

Discover the 21 PATHS OF ELEGUA, the guardian Orisha in Yoruba Santeria. He learns about his symbolism, rituals and how he guides his children and followers.

Feb 17, 2023 · Elegua (also known as Eleggua, Eshu, or Exu) is one of the most important Orishas within the Santeria and Yoruba religions. Within Haitian Voodou and other Afro-Carribbean traditions, Elegua is known as Papa Legba.

Eleguá has 21 paths and each of them is divided into various manifestations of the Orisha. It is even said that it can reach 101 or 121 roads, but that each person can see them in difference to their hierarchy in the Yoruba religion and their experience.