Elegbara
deity Yoruba religion single tradition · 1
Elegbara is an Orisa (deity) originating from the Yoruba religion of West Africa, widely known as the master of the crossroads, a divine messenger, and a powerful, complex trickster figure. The term translates to "the one who has strength or power". Elegbara is the vital link between humans and the Orisas (deities) and the Supreme Being, Olodumare.
When
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Holy Child of Atocha, Saint Anthony of Padua, archangel Michael
- co occurs with
- Exu, Olodumare, Eleguá, Papa Legba
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In the Afro-Brazilian religion Elegbara is Exu.”
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