The Meaning of "Èsù/Èṣù" | The AfroLatinidad “Echu/Exu” | Èṣù Is Not Satan

[@yorubalessons]

I forgot to mention that "Èsù" is a dialectical variant of "Èṣù;" either pronunciation is equally valid, and "ṣù" has the exact same meaning(s) as "sù." Popularity-wise, I can't say one is more popular than the other. The sound of "s" is more popular than that of "ṣ" in most dialects. The "ṣ" sound was used more often in the present-day Ògùn and Èkó (Lagos) State areas than anywhere else. Although "ṣ" was recognized in the other dialects, many people only preferred to use it when pronouncing words that are intended for emphasis/exclamation, like "ṣíọ̀ (which the English "pshaw" was derived from)."

[@JaviPalabra]

Another great video Abure (Lukumi for Brother/Sister 😂) ❤

[@jonralph8843]

Well done. The shrine of Esu is typically not located indoors. It is usually located outdoors cos the energy is too unpredictable.

[@AsarImhotep]

I appreciate this conversation. I have a different take on this name, based on comparative data. I equate Èṣú with Wsjr "Osiris" of Egypt. Too much to get into here. However, it is my argument that Èṣú , actually, is the "power of kingship." It is a reflex of Yoruba: ɛ̀ṣɔ́ “noble men of military achievement” Egyptian: sr “nobleman; official” Igbo: ọzọ “noble men of military achievement”; Ezè “king” Idoma: hɔ̀ṣɛ́ “king” Igbira: Osu “God” Nupe: Etsu “King” Vashona ishé /iʃé/ "A master or a ruler; a being possessing supreme authority or power of control; a monarch, governor, chief, proprietor; lord." A variant of the root is àṣɛ “authority, power, law, command,” which has two forms in Egyptian: i.e., wsr “powerful, great one, wealthy, influential,” wAs “dominion, have power, prosperous, honor due (to a king)." Note that /A/ in Egyptian is an /ʀ̃/ sound. A by-form in Egyptian is sw “to win power, gain power” > ns.wt “king” > nsw.y “to rule as king” [NK] > nsw.yt “kingship.” For many Yoruba words that are cognate with Egyptian where n- is a prefix, it is rendered "zero" in Yoruba (meaning it disappears). When we do single language etymolgozing, we run a high risk of doing folk-etymology. The Yoruba language has lost many syllables and affixes to roots for many reasons. So trying to explain Yoruba with Yoruba can lead us astray.

[@polymathable]

The one who moulds. Thank you very much, this is important!

[@yorubalessons]

Thank you for watching!

[@Iz-Oko]

Thank you so much for your commitment and for spreading that knowledge

[@yorubalessons]

Oh, wow! Thank you so much!! ♥️

[@It-Is-Finished]

Thanks!

[@yorubalessons]

Thank you so much!

[@alexandreodelonan]

É Kãlé Olukóbinrin mi! I watch and learned your lesson. You explain so good. Adupé púpòpúpò.

[@gadeyeye6268]

Thank you for this confirmation goddess Aderonke. 👍🏾✌🏾

[@yorubalessons]

Lol. Thank you for watching.

[@alakoso]

Alafia Adérónkẹ́! Ire Aiku! Modupe for this excellent explanation of the meaning of Èṣù's name. Much appreciated! Ajolo Ajobo!

[@yorubalessons]

Thank you for watching, baba.

[@flaboi8138]

Thank you 🤲🏾

[@nadiamcslide3180]

I just discovered your channel, thank you for all you are doing for our people.❤ from a Cuban American of Yoruba descent in Cleveland Ohio United States

[@KevinBergquist]

Your videos are so helpful to understand the bigger picture. Thank you!!!

[@36aby]

thank you for your teachings. You are not unappreciated Queen some of us are lost and in need of your guidance.

[@AwoIfakayode]

Esubiyi approves 😂👍🏽

[@yorubalessons]

Thank you. 😄

[@PowerNoir]

Aboru Aboye! Thank you for this lesson, Sis!

[@yorubalessons]

Àbọyè bọṣíṣẹ, ìyá. 🤲🏾 Thanks for watching!

[@damianwilliams7120]

This was very informative. Thank you very much

[@enriquetyson3340]

Great: :: Clear ......

[@---re9jc]

Thank you! Great lesson. Knowledge is power. I have always questioned Samuel Ajayi Crowther. I mean he has a colonised name asides from his middle name. For me he showed he didn't understand or didn't care of the generational impact his actions will have on his people.

[@yorubalessons]

He was terribly brainwashed after he was rescued, taken to Sierra Leone and converted, I believe. Thank you for watching.

[@---re9jc]

@@yorubalessons The wiles of the coloniser is what it is hence the conquering of our nation and the world. Too bad SAC allowed himself to be used. Thinking he will be respected in the long run but people can see through the bs. It is unfortunate that we still have people like him playing the long game for selfish reasons. The truth will always be revealed. It can never stay buried forever. The Most High must continue to bless you for teaching the truth. Amin, ase.

[@frijolero6048]

Thank you!!! Always learn so much from your videos. I have an altar for Eleggua behind my door.

[@mr.ic3blackracecodechess42]

Thank you for sharing. Excellent.

[@yorubalessons]

Thank you for watching.

[@tiannahbevz34]

Very educative. Kudos

[@everythingispolitics6526]

Brilliant content. Thanks for educating us. 💐

[@moremiaj4786]

I appreciate your teaching on Esu. I feel I have had a lot of guidance by Esu in my life. I feel way more calmer and patient..... My question is there are so many Yoruba whose behavior is atrocious and without calm, does this mean Eshu is not doing his job well.?

[@jrchanchu3895]

Sister what about Shango? Make video, I take Eledumare beg u

[@RafaelSilva-tp2le]

I loved the video. on the question of justice and balance, it is interesting to think about the discussion in philosophy of law about retributive and restitutive justice. the first tending to punish more for errors and the second seeking the restitution of balance as a priority. which of the two justices do you believe Exu fits more? and I would like to suggest a similar video about ifá. gratitude.

[@yorubalessons]

I'm not an initiate/priestess, and I can't ascertain it, but I suspect it's more like the second. What you consider an error may be just right in my eyes, and that's where the unpredictability of Èṣù's perspective comes in.

[@esugbemi1513]

Thanks Ìyá!!

[@julianamara4304]

I've learnt a lot. Thank you for this video.

[@yorubalessons]

Thank you for watching, Juliana!

[@adrien1623]

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[@olaosibodu9462]

Has anyone told you how pretty you are?

[@yorubalessons]

Thank you so much. 🤍

[@aghonelego2379]

Ajayi also introduces S̩ sound. No Yoruba dialect has S̩ sound if we research it well. ÈS̩Ù is originally È̩SÙ or ÈCHÙ depending on the dialect but no dialect pronounce as ÈŞÙ until Ajayi Crowther create a written standard to make it easy for European invaders to say.

[@yorubalessons]

That’s ridiculously untrue, Aghone. If an English person can say “say,” “Satan,” or “salt,” they can definitely say “Èsù.” The “ch” sound is only centuries old (and is a result of migration and multiculturalism). While “s” is more prominent in most dialects, the “ṣ" sound is almost just as old. Àjàyí was birthed in Òṣoògùn, and people from the town will confirm that the “ṣ” sound was not his invention. I call Crowther out on his mess every chance I get, but to claim that he pulled “ṣ" out of his ass for easier pronunciation would be such a bold-faced lie.

[@opeyemiolawoore4388]

@@yorubalessons You're very correct. I mean, /ch/, /Sh/ or /s/ all etymologically derived from the sound /t/. /t/ --/ts/ ---/s/ /t/ --/ch/ /t/ --/ch/ -- /sh/.

[@aghonelego2379]

@@yorubalessons Can you please mention any Yoruba tribes that uses S̩. From my research there is none.

[@aghonelego2379]

@@yorubalessons Is good you said something about that. Bcuz I still find it hard to believe that S̩ was not created for the standardised Yoruba. I will have to go to Osoogun myself to see.

[@stephenogunbiyi4382]

​@@aghonelego2379 The dialects of Ekiti, Ondo, Ọ̀wọ̀, Ìkálẹ̀, Ìjẹ̀bú all use ṣ and s

[@matthewmicheal2558]

Lols this is funny Yoruba people have been in existence yeshu jesu yeshua Jesus means yesu it all start with y not j thats is why the world say bad thing about Nigerian country cause their people population west into slavery the majority was false-fully and the traditional religion went worldwide and most history started from every state of Nigeria Yoruba Igbo Hausa most gods and goddess settle down in Nigeria that’s why theirs a lot of talent they possess which is good but other people say his devil which is not most people have been whitewashed and brainwash for real black is devil indirectly black is pure