God · Yoruba

Shango

Shango, a god of the Yoruba world, and the gods ancient sources said were the same.

Tradition: yoruba

Documented identifications

LinkWho said soNote
identified as Saint BarbaraAfro-Cuban Santeria, 16th-19th c.Enslaved Yoruba in Cuba linked Chango with Saint Barbara, both associated with the colour red.

Sources

  1. Santeria (Wikipedia)
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