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| Shan·go [ shng gṓ ] |
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Caribbean religion practiced in Africa: an African-based religion based on the worship of numerous deities, who also have Catholic counterparts. Worship includes animal sacrifice, spirit possession, drumming, dancing, and chanting.
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| [Mid-20th century. < Yoruba, the god of thunder] |
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