EKSU
Eksu, also rendered as Esu, Eshu, or Exu, refers to a major deity in Yoruba religion and in the religious expressions of the African diaspora, including Santería (Regla de Ocha) and Candomblé. The term eksu is a variant spelling used in some communities and scholarly writings to denote the same divine messenger and gatekeeper often called Esu Elegba or Eleggua in different traditions.
In Yoruba cosmology, Eksu serves as the divine messenger who mediates between the orishas and humans. He
Ritual practice surrounding Eksu typically includes offerings at shrines or crossroads, with foods, drinks, and symbolic
Overall, Eksu is recognized as a central, multifaceted figure whose role as messenger, guardian of crossroads,