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Africa

Elegua

Eshu Elegua

Eshu Elegua was the Trickster god and divine messenger for the Yoruba of Africa. He can sometimes make things even more complicated. He is also chaotic, absurd, unpredictable, impossible, and punishes wrongdoers heavily. Elegua rules over the pathways and doorways of the universe.

Text & Drawing: Dimeji., Percy Julian MS
Background: Kyle, Santan JHS

Citation: Byte, Tera. "African Mythology." God Checker. 18 Jan. 2007 <http://www.godchecker.com/pantheon/african-mythology.php?deity=ELEGUA&ds=N>

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