Tales of Èṣù

Èṣù is without a doubt the most fascinating astute and unpredictable of all Yorùbá Orishas. Central to Yorùbá Orisha religion Èṣù is known as a divine messenger who is a mediator between man the Orishas and the Supreme God Olódùmarè-Òlóòrun. He is also known as an instigator of intrigues and trickster Orisha. In this collection of tales Èṣù takes center stage as the main protagonist where the reader will experience two sides of this enigmatic Orisha: the good and the bad which are presented in a spirited form. Tales of Èṣù: Yorùbá Divine Messenger and trickster Orisha are stories based on the African Yorùbá oral tradition of storytelling which portrays the escapades and folly of this divine Orisha utilizing a modern touch and simple language. Èṣù as the first Orisha is well-worshipped and extremely respected in Yorùbáland because he is literally present in everything; in nature in objects and in the physical human body. For this reason Èṣù is present in the majority of stories related to an infinite number of topics as well as his relationship with the other Orishas in the Yorùbá pantheon. In this collection Alex Cuoco presents 80 fascinating Èṣù tales that are retold with great skill and rhythm in which Èṣù appears at his best in various forms: as a trickster messenger instigator officer and enforcer of the laws of Òrun (Heaven) as well as moderator master-punisher advisor mediator helper and administrator. The variety of themes of these tales affords the reader an acquaintance with the good and mischievous aspects of Èṣù. The reader will also experience Èṣù's sexual appetite and unusual sense of humor which when combined become a prominent aspect of Èṣù's explosive and surprising personality. In this manner Tales of Èṣù offers the reader the opportunity to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of Èṣù's character and his divine Àṣẹ (Power). This editio