Deity Figure African traditions
Shango
Ṣàngó yo
Yoruba orisha of fire, thunder, lightning, virility, dance, drumming, strength and justice; deified third Alaafin of the Oyo Empire, known for his double-headed battle-axe (Oṣé)
- Child of Oranyan
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Yoruba orisha of fire, thunder, lightning, virility, dance, drumming, strength and justice; deified third Alaafin of the Oyo Empire, known for his double-headed battle-axe (Oṣé)Wikidata record description. Read Shango in the Wikipedia reader.
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