Esu (Eshu, Elegbara)

The provided source does not supply a cosmogonic origin or specific myth of birth for Esu. It situates Esu functionally within the Orisha pantheon of Yoruba religion and notes the deity's retention and adaptation in multiple Afro-diasporic religions. No origin myth or genealogical account is given in the excerpt.

The source excerpt contains no physical description or iconography for Esu. While regional orthographies and local spellings (Elegua, Elegguá, Exu) are cited, the provided material does not describe how Esu is depicted or any iconographic variants.

Within the limits of the excerpt, Esu is documented primarily as an Orisha associated with roads — a deity whose domain is paths and crossroads. The source does not enumerate additional powers, personality traits, or behaviors beyond this functional association.