Prayer to Eshu Poster by AzureGreen, 8.5 x 11 Inches

In Yoruba tradition, nothing reaches the gods without first passing through Eshu. This Prayer to Eshu Poster is an 8.5 by 11 inch parchment-style print from AzureGreen that bears a printed prayer to Eshu, the Orisha who stands at the crossroads and opens the way. It is made to be displayed: on an altar, by a doorway, or framed on a wall, as a sign of respect and a focus for prayer. The print keeps the prayer and Eshu's imagery in one place for those who honor him.

Key Features of the Prayer to Eshu Poster

Parchment-style art print. Printed on aged-look parchment paper for a timeless feel that suits an altar or wall.

8.5 by 11 inches. A standard letter size that fits readily into off-the-shelf frames or pins up as it is.

A printed prayer to Eshu. The sheet pairs symbolic imagery with a prayer to Eshu, the guardian of the crossroads, from AzureGreen's line of deity and prayer prints.

Product Details

• Size: 8.5 by 11 inches
• Parchment-style printed paper
• Features a printed prayer to Eshu with symbolic imagery
• By AzureGreen
• Sold as a single print, unframed

About Eshu

Eshu (Èṣù), known as Elegguá or Eleguá in the Lucumí tradition of Cuba and across the African diaspora, is the Orisha of the crossroads, thresholds, and communication. He is the divine messenger who carries offerings and prayers between people and the other Orishas, and the opener and closer of the way, which is why he is traditionally greeted first in many ceremonies. As the guardian of choices and roads, he is honored at doorways and crossroads.

This print offers a respectful way to keep a prayer to Eshu in view. Practice, protocol, and the proper way to honor the Orishas vary between lineages and houses and are best learned within one's own tradition; the print itself is simply a printed prayer and image to display.

How to Display the Prayer to Eshu Poster

1. Choose a spot where you will see it: on an altar, near a doorway or entrance, or on a wall.
2. Frame it in a standard 8.5 by 11 inch frame to protect the paper, or pin or tack it directly if you prefer.
3. Keep it out of direct sun and away from damp so the parchment-style paper and print stay crisp.
4. If it suits your practice and tradition, read the printed prayer as part of your devotions.

Pairs Well With

• Candles: light a candle as part of your prayers and offerings.
• Spiritual Books: further reading on Yoruba religion and the Orishas.
• Dried Herbs: herbs for your altar and offerings.
• Raw Crystals: a stone to set on your altar.
• Smudge Sticks: cleanse the space before you set it up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Prayer to Eshu Poster?

It is an 8.5 by 11 inch parchment-style art print from AzureGreen that bears a printed prayer to Eshu with symbolic imagery. It is meant to be displayed on an altar, by a doorway, or on a wall as a sign of respect and a focus for prayer.

Who is Eshu?

Eshu, also called Elegguá or Eleguá in the Lucumí tradition, is the Yoruba Orisha of the crossroads, thresholds, and communication. He is the divine messenger between people and the Orishas and the opener of the way, traditionally greeted first in many ceremonies.

How big is the print, and is it framed?

The print measures 8.5 by 11 inches, a standard letter size, and is sold unframed. It fits standard off-the-shelf frames, or you can pin it up directly.

How should I care for it?

Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from moisture so the parchment-style paper and ink stay crisp. Framing behind glass protects it best over time.

How should it be honored?

Ways of honoring the Orishas vary between traditions, lineages, and houses, and are best learned within one's own practice. The poster is simply a printed prayer and image; how you incorporate it is a matter of your own tradition.