Eshu

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proper noun

The orisha and primordial divinity (irúnmọlẹ̀) of judgement, trickery, crossroads, and the messenger of Olódùmarè in the Yoruba religion. He is believed to epitomize the duality of goodness and malevolence, and is the intermediary between humanity and the evil forces, the Ajogun.

OriginYoruba Èṣù →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. The orisha and primordial divinity (irúnmọlẹ̀) of judgement, trickery, crossroads, and the messenger of Olódùmarè in the Yoruba religion. He is believed to epitomize the duality of goodness and malevolence, and is the intermediary between humanity and the evil forces, the Ajogun.

Origin

  1. YorubaÈṣù
  2. YorubaÈṣù
  3. EnglishEshu

Borrowed from Yoruba Èṣù.

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APA

Eshu. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Eshu

MLA

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Chicago

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