the 15th century from the Benin Empire. There are many deities of the Esan religion: Osanobua, the main Edo-Esan god. This name for God was brought over to Christianity and its missionaries, and thus the translation for God in Esanland is Osanobua. Olokun Esu, the Esan trickster god. This god is shared with Yoruba and Edo myth. The name Esu was used as a translation for Satan by Christian missionaries. Osun, the Esan god of medicine. This is where the surname Okosun, or son of medicine, originated from. Esan Local Government Areas in Edo State The autonomous clans/kingdoms in Esan land are currently administratively arranged as follows under the current five local government areas: Esan-North-East LGA, Uromi: Uromi and Uzea Esan Central LGA, Irrua: Irrua, Ugbegun, Opoji, Ewu, Ebudin Esan West LGA, Ekpoma: Ekpoma, Iruekpen, Idoa, Ogwa, Urohi, Ukhun, Egoro and Ujiogba Esan South East LGA, Ubiaja:, Ubiaja, Ewohimi, Emu, Ohordua, Ẹwatto, Okhuesan, Orowa, Ugboha, Oria, Illushi, Onogholo, Inyenlen Igueben LGA, Igueben: Igueben, Ebelle, Amaho, Ẹwossa, Udo, Ekpon, Ugun, Okalo, See also Esan language Ibore, an ancient city References Further reading General http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00075002/00001/1j Mythology Art External links Gerontocracy of Esan people Ethnic groups in Nigeria Edo State