Shango, also known as Chango, stands out in the Yoruba religion and Santería as the supreme deity of thunder, fire and lightning. Beyond his mastery over the elements, this Orisha is revered as a master military strategist, whose introduction of cavalry revolutionized combat tactics and allowed the expansion of his kingdom. His legacy extends through numerous battle victories, cementing his.. 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.
Followers of Santeria honor a variety of God or beings known as orishas. Explore the depictions and associations of Aganyu, Babalu-Aye, Chango, and Eleggua.. Changó (also Xangô, Sàngó or Santa Barbara) is the Yoruba orisha of music, drumming, and dancing, but also of thunder, lightning, and war. These days, we focus on the fun side of his character. [Editor's Note: These are oral traditions that vary in families and communities up and down the West African coast. They vary even more in the Caribbean and South America depending on where our.