Patrisse Cullors explains the spiritual significance of Elegua—known as Eshu in the Ifá tradition—and how the name evolved in the diaspora. She describes Eshu as a powerful deity who sits at the crossroads and doorways, symbolizing openings, transitions, and pathways. Eshu is the messenger who delivers prayers and offerings to the divine. While practitioners may pray to many oriṣas (deities), it is ultimately Eshu who carries those messages forward. Cullors emphasizes the importance of maintaining a right and respectful relationship with Eshu, highlighting the deity’s vital role as a spiritual intermediary and guardian of connections between the human and the divine.