Shango

Aliases: Shango, Storm-god, Thunder-god, Chango, Sangbo, Sogbo, Xevioso
Universe: Universe Unknown.
Gender: Male
Alignment: Good
Type: Deity
Nationality: African
Occupation: God of Thunder and Lightening
Group Affiliation: The Loa

First Appearance: Thor Annual 10

History:

Shango is one of the Loa descended from the Orishas, a race of extra-dimensional beings still worshipped as a god by the Ifa Yoruba religion of Nigeria, Santeria religion of the Caribbean and Candomble of Brazil.

Place of birth: Nigeria

Known relatives: Lusa (father), Mawu (mother), Oya (wife), Erzulie (sister/wife), Avlelete, Faa, Ayaba, (sisters), Eschu, Gou, Legba, Loko, Ogun, Maou, Zaca, Damballah, Sagbata (brothers), Nyambe, Orishako, Orunjan, Olokun (uncles), Asase-Ya (aunt), Ananse, Mmoboro, Onini, Osebo, (cousins), Akonadi (sisters-in-law), Buluku (ancestor)

Powers & Abilities:
Powers: Shango is a diviner and can predict the future. He is a dispenser and defender of justice
Abilities: Shango can expand his size infinitely at will.

Equipment: Shango wields an axe, and is the counterpart to Thor
Transportation: No known transportation.
Weapons: The Axe, and the Thunderbolt

Appearances:

• Doctor Strange Vol 3 #17
  
  

Notes:

* Shango has also appeared in the DC Universe – Firestorm #95.

Related Articles:

• Doctor Strange III #17
• Thor I Annual 10
• Shango at the Guide to the Mythological Universe
• Shango at the Appendix to the Marvel Universe