Èṣù: Messenger and Trickster of Yoruba Mythology
Èṣù is one of the most enigmatic and essential Orishas in Yoruba cosmology. He is the divine messenger between humans, the Orishas, and Olódùmarè, conveying offerings and prayers, testing moral integrity, and ensuring that cosmic law is observed. Known as a trickster, mediator, and guardian of the crossroads, Èṣù embodies duality: he is neither wholly good nor wholly evil, but
