Shango
Orisha, or deity, in the Yoruba religion / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the spirit. For other uses, see Shango (disambiguation).
Shango (Yoruba language: Ṣàngó, also known as Changó or Xangô in Latin America; as Jakuta or Badé; and as Ṣangó in Trinidad Orisha[1]) is an Orisha (or spirit) in Yoruba religion. Genealogically speaking, Shango is a royal ancestor of the Yoruba as he was the third Alaafin of the Oyo Kingdom prior to his posthumous deification. Shango has numerous manifestations, including Airá, Agodo, Afonja, Lubé, and Obomin.[2][3] He is known for his powerful double axe (Oṣè). He is considered to be one of the most powerful rulers that Yorubaland has ever produced.
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Shango | |
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Thunder, Lightning, Fire, Justice, Dance, Virility | |
Member of the Orisha | |
Other names | Sango, Ṣàngó, Changó, Xangô, Jakuta, Nzazi, Hevioso, Siete Rayos |
Venerated in | Yoruba religion, Dahomey mythology, Ewe religion, Vodun, Santería, Candomblé, Haitian Vodou, Louisiana Voodoo, Folk Catholicism |
Day | The fifth day of the week |
Color | Red and White |
Region | Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana,Latin America |
Ethnic group | Yoruba people, Fon people, Ewe people |
Personal information | |
Spouse | Oya, Oba, Osun |
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In the New World, he is syncretized with either Saint Barbara or Saint Jerome.