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Shango

Shan·go [ shng gṓ ]


noun 
Definition:
 
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.

[Mid-20th century. < Yoruba, the god of thunder]
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