{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"GuardianTV","provider_url":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv","author_name":"Abiodun Ogundairo","author_url":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/author\/abiodun\/","title":"Esu Is Not Satan: Debunking ancestral myths - GuardianTV","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"gK07PrtnZ9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/esu-is-not-satan-debunking-ancestral-myths\/\">Esu Is Not Satan: Debunking ancestral myths<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/esu-is-not-satan-debunking-ancestral-myths\/embed\/#?secret=gK07PrtnZ9\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Esu Is Not Satan: Debunking ancestral myths&#8221; &#8212; GuardianTV\" data-secret=\"gK07PrtnZ9\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/tv.guardian.ng\/2025\/08\/guardiantalks__thumbnail_3sept_b-recovered.jpg","thumbnail_width":1920,"thumbnail_height":1080,"description":"In a profound dialogue between GuardianTV's Olukayode Olumuyiwa and author Ayankola Ayanwuyi, the rich tapestry of Yor\u00f9b\u00e1 cosmology and mythology is explored, shedding light on the often-misunderstood deity Esu and debunking the erroneous conflation with Satan. This discussion delves into the intricate spiritual framework of the Yor\u00f9b\u00e1 people, highlighting the roles of deities, the significance of cultural heritage, and the deep-rooted connection to ancestry. By examining Esu\u2019s true essence as a complex and vital Orisha within Yor\u00f9b\u00e1 tradition\u2014far removed from Western misinterpretations\u2014this conversation offers a compelling insight into the wisdom, philosophy, and enduring legacy of Yor\u00f9b\u00e1 spirituality."}