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Shango: The embodiment of virility. Orisha of thunder, drums, and dance. He has tremendous passion for life. At the same time, he is a politician par excellence. Legend says that the historic Shango, who was fourth alafin of Oyo, accidentally brought down lightning on his own castle when experimenting with magic, thus destroying many of his wives and children. This lead to a drama of exile, suicide and rebirth. (See http://www.voiceofhtoth.com/divine7.htm for a full retelling of this story.)

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