Pai Xangгґ Orisha African Mythology Shango Orisha Shango (african based religion), a story. on this date, from 1800, we celebrate the shango religion, one of many african inspired religions practiced in the americas. practiced primarily in trinidad, grenada, and recife (brazil), where it is known as xango, it was developed in the 19th century. shango was brought from the african yorba tribe. 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 .
Xango E Obatala African American Art Orisha African American Representation of shango, by dornicke – own work, cc by sa 4.0, african religions rely heavily on invoking the blessing of ancestors. in this tradition significant persons are deified, reaching the status of a god. perhaps none are more powerful in the religion of the yoruba people than shango, god of thunder and lightning. Shango, the yoruba god of thunder, lightning, and justice, has a rich and fascinating origin story. he was once an earthly king, known as the third alaafin of the oyo kingdom. shango was renowned for his authoritarian rule, extraordinary abilities, and virtues. after his death, shango ascended to divinity status and transformed into an orisha. Like all of the yoruba gods (orisha s), shango is both a deified ancestor and a natural force, both aspects being associated with a cult and a priesthood. the ancestral shango was the fourth king of the town of oyo. oral tradition describes him as powerful, with a voice like thunder and a mouth that spewed fire when he spoke. Today we're doing something a little different and stepping into the realms of mythology as we take a look at shango, the yoruba god of thunder. whether his.
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