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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExu
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɛksy
"Dans le Candomblé, Exu est vénéré comme le messager des dieux."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A deity in Afro-Brazilian religions, often regarded as a messenger between the human and spiritual worlds.
"In Candomblé, Exu is honored at the beginning of ceremonies to ensure communication with the divine." - 2
A spirit or entity that represents the concept of duality and transformation.
"Exu's role in rituals emphasizes the importance of balance and the flow of energy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Exu' originates from the Yoruba language, where it refers to a deity associated with communication and the crossroads. It has been adopted into various Afro-Brazilian religions, particularly Candomblé and Umbanda, where it embodies the spirit of movement and change.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Exu" is said worldwide
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Exu
Transliteration: ɛksy
"Dans le Candomblé, Exu est vénéré comme le messager des dieux."
Exu
Transliteration: ɛksu
"Exu spielt eine zentrale Rolle in den Ritualen des Candomblé."
Exu
Transliteration: ɛksu
"Exu è considerato un messaggero tra il mondo umano e quello spirituale."
Exu
Transliteration: ɛksu
"En el Candomblé, Exu es reconocido como el guardián de los caminos."
Exu
Transliteration: ɛʃu
"Exu é uma figura central nas religiões afro-brasileiras."
एक्सु
Transliteration: Eksu
"एक्सु को आध्यात्मिक संचार का देवता माना जाता है।"
埃许
Transliteration: Āi xǔ
"在坎东布雷信仰中，埃许被视为神与人之间的信使。"
엑수
Transliteration: Eksu
"엑수는 아프로 브라질 종교에서 중요한 역할을 합니다."
エクス
Transliteration: Ekusu
"エクスはカンドンブレの儀式で重要な存在です。"
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