Meaning of Eṣu | Babel Free

Definitions

1. locust
   in-plural
2. 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.
3. devil; demon; evil spirit
4. Satan, the Devil
   proscribed

Examples

“Èṣù Láàlú, Èṣù Ọdàrà, Èṣù elépolẹ́nu; Èṣù Láàlú, Ògiri-òkò!”

Eshu Láàlú, Èṣù Ọdàrà, Èṣù who has red oil on his mouth; Èṣù Láàlú, the stone wall!

“Ọlọ́mọ bí eṣú, Èyé Ògbòó káre”

You the one who has children as numerous as locusts, Ògbòó my mother I greet you!

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