Yoruba DeitiesEshu
Eshu is a Yoruba deity in the traditional religion of the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin. He is known as the trickster god and the messenger between the human world and the spiritual realm. Eshu is often depicted as a mischievous figure who plays pranks on humans but also serves as a mediator and guardian of the crossroads. He is associated with chaos, change, and unpredictability, and is believed to have the power to both create obstacles and remove them. Eshu is a complex deity with both positive and negative aspects, and is revered for his role in maintaining balance and order in the universe.