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    FC Shango is an American men's recreational football club based in Minnesota and was formed in 1992. Competing in the highest division in amateur soccer in Minnesota, FC Shango won the state amateur soccer tournament in 2017, and currently has three teams: MASL D2, MSSL O40, and O50.

  2. Shango, major deity of the religion of the Yoruba of southwestern Nigeria. He also figures in the religion of the Edo people of southeastern Nigeria, who refer to him as Esango, and in the religion of the Fon people of Benin, who call him Sogbo or Ebioso.

  3. Oct 10, 2023 · Shango, the god of thunder, holds a significant place in Yoruba mythology. He's not just any deity; he's the king of kings, sitting on his throne with a bow in hand. The reason why he's associated with thunder isn't far-fetched. It all goes back to his days as a warrior king.

  4. Apr 1, 2024 · Shango is one of the most powerful deities in the Yoruba pantheon. He is the god of thunder, lightning, fire, and war. In Yoruba mythology, Shango was the third (in some accounts, fourth) king of the Oyo Kingdom who became deified due to his supernatural powers and heroic acts. How was Shango’s reign as Alafin of the Oyo Empire?

  5. Mar 4, 2019 · A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Kingship and weather are strongly associated with Yoruba mythology. Myths and legends of Yoruba say that the greatest warrior-king, Shango, became the god of thunder, lightning, and storms after he died. This staff is an emblem of Shango, the Yoruba god of thunder. It combines seemingly contradictory aspects ...

  6. May 8, 2020 · 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.

  7. Jul 6, 2023 · Shango is the ax-wielding Orisha of thunder and lightning worshipped by the Yoruba people of West Africa and their descendants scattered among the Americas. Also known as Chango or Xango, he is one of the most powerful deities of the Yoruba religion.

  8. Apr 26, 2023 · Shango is a popular yet malevolent oriṣa (god) of the Yoruba pantheon. [1] He is closely associated with nature and has power over natural elements. Shango’s servants include the wind, Afefe, and the rainbow, Oshumare, while his three wives are the river goddesses Obba, Osun, and Oya. [2]

  9. According to legend, Shango was the third king of the Oyo Empire, a powerful kingdom in West Africa. He was known for his strength, bravery, and wisdom. Shango’s divine status is said to have been granted through his close relationship with Olodumare, the supreme deity in Yoruba religion.

  10. Shango (Xangô), a Yoruba orisha, is the deity of lightning, thunder, and justice. A symbol of authority and power, he is revered for his wisdom and connectio...