What Does Elegua Symbolize

Eleguá represents beginnings and endings so may appear to you as a child or an old man. He presents in nature as the stones in the road. Like Hermés/Mercury (Greek/Latin), Eleguá is the messenger of the gods.

What is elegua known for?

Elegua is known in Cuba and Puerto Rico as the “owner” of crossroad, gates and pathways (caminos), especially between the earth and the divine realms. All ceremonies and rituals must first have his approval before taking place. He is a very powerful saint, one of the warriors, but still keeping his “child-like” nature.

Is Papa Legba and elegua the same?

Papa Legba is thought to have emerged from the Yoruba and Dahomeyan diaspora as a continuation of the Orisha Eshu. This emerged as Lwa Papa Legba in Haitian voodoo, spirit Papa Laba in New Orleans Hoodoo and as the Oricha Elegua in Santeria.