Task 2 - African Gods and Goddesses

Sango

Sango (Shango, Xango) is the African god of thunder. He is also the ancestor of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. He was once the fourth king of Yoruba. Sango is portrayed with a double axe on his head, six eyes and three heads. His mother is Yemaja, the protector of birth. He has three wives; Oya, Oschun and Oba. Oya stole Sango's magic secrets. Oschun is the river goddess and also Sango's favorite, due to her cooking talents. Oba tried to win Sango's love but offering her ear for him to eat. Sango was angered and she became the Oba river.