God · Yoruba

Eshu

Eshu, a god of the Yoruba world, and the gods ancient sources said were the same.

Tradition: yoruba

Documented identifications

LinkWho said soNote
identified as Holy Infant of AtochaAfro-Cuban Santeria, 16th-19th c.Elegua, the Cuban form of Eshu, is matched with the Christ child of Atocha because he is seen as childlike.

Sources

  1. Santeria (Wikipedia)
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