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Shango.
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)
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About Shango
Shango is the Orisha of fire, thunder, lightning, virility, dance, drumming, strength and justice in the Yoruba religion. Genealogically, Shango is a royal ancestor of the Yoruba as he was the third Alaafin of the Oyo Empire prior to his posthumous deification. Shango is known for his double-headed battle-axe (Oṣé) and is considered to be one of the most powerful rulers in Yoruba history.
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