Shango
MythologyWest African
RoleGod of thunder and kingship
About Shango
Remembered as an early king of Oyo, deified after his reign. Hurls thunderstones and wields a double-headed axe. Embodies royal justice and virility. His worship spans Nigeria, Benin, Brazil, and the Caribbean.
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