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+ | | Image = Shango (Earth-616) from Thor Annual Vol 1 10 0001.jpg |
| − | | RealName = [[Shango |
+ | | RealName = [[Shango]] |
| + | | RealNameRef = {{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; Shango's entry}}{{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]' entry}} |
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| + | | Aliases = [[Chango]] ([[Cuba]]n [[Santeria]]n name),{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; Shango's entry}} [[Xevioso]]{{r|Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #17}}{{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]' entry}} ([[Fon]] name){{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; Shango's entry}} |
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| − | | Aliases = Thunder-god; Chango; Sangbo; Sogbo; Xevioso |
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| Identity = |
| Identity = |
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| + | | Affiliation = [[Vodu]] (West African gods) |
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+ | | Relatives = |
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+ | [[Gaea (Earth-616)|Gaea/Nana]] (grandmother);<br> |
| − | [[ |
+ | [[Lusa (Earth-616)|Lusa]] (father);<br> |
| − | [[ |
+ | [[Mahu (Earth-616)|Mahu]] (mother);<br> |
| − | [[ |
+ | [[Dam-Ayido Wede (Earth-616)|Dam-Aiydo Wede/Damballa]] (twin-brother);<br> |
| − | [[Avlekete (Earth-616)|Avlekete]] ( |
+ | [[Avlekete (Earth-616)|Avlekete]], [[Ezili (Vodu) (Earth-616)|Ezili/Oshun]] (sisters);<br> |
| + | [[Eschu (Vodu) (Earth-616)|Eschu/Eleggua]], [[Legba (Vodu) (Earth-616)|Legba]], [[Ogun (Vodu) (Earth-616)|Ogun]], [[Sagbata (Earth-616)|Sagbata]] (brothers);<br> |
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| − | [[Ezili (Earth-616)|Ezili/Oshun]] (sister)<br> |
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| − | [[ |
+ | [[Kwaku Anansi (Earth-616)|Anansi]] (uncle);<br> |
| − | [[Eschu (Earth-616)|Eschu/Eleggua]] (brother)<br> |
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| − | [[Ogun (Loa) (Earth-616)|Ogun]] (twinbrother)<br> |
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| − | [[Sagbata (Earth-616)|Sagbata/Baron Samedi]] (brother)<br> |
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| − | [[Kwaku Anansi (Earth-616)|Anansi]] (uncle)<br> |
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numerous others |
numerous others |
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| Universe = Earth-616 |
| Universe = Earth-616 |
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| − | | BaseOfOperations = Orun; formerly City of Oyo (today Old Oyo, [[Nigeria]]) |
+ | | BaseOfOperations = [[Orun]], the Great Beyond; formerly [[City of Oyo]] (today [[Old Oyo]], [[Nigeria]]) |
| Gender = Male |
| Gender = Male |
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+ | | Height = |
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+ | | Weight = |
| Eyes = Brown |
| Eyes = Brown |
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| Hair = Black |
| Hair = Black |
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| UnusualFeatures = |
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| − | | Citizenship = |
+ | | Citizenship = Orun |
| MaritalStatus = Married |
| MaritalStatus = Married |
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| + | | Occupation = God of storm, God of fire,{{r|All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3|; [[Council of Godheads (Earth-616)|Council of Godheads]]' entry}} thunder{{r|Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #17}}{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; Shango's entry}} and lightning{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; Shango's entry}} |
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| − | | Occupation = God of Thunder and Lightening |
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| Education = |
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| − | | Origin = |
+ | | Origin = [[Vodu]] |
| − | | PlaceOfBirth = Orun, the Great Beyond |
+ | | PlaceOfBirth = [[Orun]], the Great Beyond |
| − | | Creators = Alan Zelenetz; Mark Gruenwald |
+ | | Creators = Alan Zelenetz; Mark Gruenwald |
| First = Thor Annual #10 |
| First = Thor Annual #10 |
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| Death = |
| Death = |
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| HistoryText = |
| HistoryText = |
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| + | ===Origin and early years=== |
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| − | Shangó is one of the [[Vodu|Òrìshàs]], a race of extra-dimensional beings still worshiped as a god by the Ifá Yorùbá religion of [[Nigeria]], Santeria religion of the Caribbean and Candomble of [[Brazil]]. <br> |
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| + | Shango is one of the [[Vodu]], a race of extra-dimensional beings once worshipped as Gods in Africa.{{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #14}} |
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| − | In ancient times |
+ | In ancient times, the Vodu descended on Earth and founded the city of [[Ife]]. Shango briefly acted as the ruler of [[Oyo (City)|Oyo]] (both in today's [[Nigeria]]).{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; Shango's entry}} |
| + | ===[[Modern Age]]=== |
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| − | In modern times, Shangó fought alongside with thunder and sun deities from other pantheons against [[Atum (Earth-616)|Demogorge]], but was consumed by him. He and his fellows were rescued by the [[Asgardian]] thunder god [[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor]].{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica |
+ | In modern times, Shangó fought alongside with thunder and sun deities from other pantheons against [[Atum (Earth-616)|Demogorge]], but was consumed by him. He and his fellows were rescued by the [[Asgardian]] thunder god [[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor]].{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; Shango's entry}}{{r|Thor Annual #10}} |
| − | Shangó alongside with other |
+ | Shangó, alongside with other Orishas, is the patron of the [[Cuba]]n-American vigilante group known as the [[Santerians (Earth-616)|Santerians]]. He gave [[Chango (Santerians)|Chango]] the power to generate electricity.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; Shango's entry}} |
| + | | Powers = Shango possesses the [[Vodu#Powers|conventional superhuman physical attributes of his fellow Vodu gods]], but with enhanced strength enabling him to lift about 50 tons.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; Shango's entry}} |
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| − | * Shangó is a diviner and can predict the future. He is a dispenser and defender of justice<!-- Here we would need a reference, because Orunmilla, Obatala and Yemoja are the gods of Ifá oracle [Jrkh] --> <br> |
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| + | * '''[[Atmokinesis|Weather Manipulation]]''': As the God of the Storm, Shango has divine authority over the storm and lightning on par with Thor Odinson.{{r|Thor Annual #10}} |
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| + | * '''[[Pyrokinesis|Fire Generation]]''': As the God of Fire Shango has the ability to generate and control fire & heat at extremely high temperatures and for a variety of effects.{{r|Thor Annual #10}} |
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| + | * '''[[Blessing]]''': Shango is capable of bestowing abilities and powers on mortals he chooses to bless, As he did with Chango of the Santerians.{{r|Daredevil Father #2}} |
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| Weaknesses = |
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| + | | Equipment = Blessed '''[[Ofo Rod]]''' who protects him from physical damage on Earth.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; Shango's entry}} |
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| − | + | | Transportation = He rides black storm clouds.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; Shango's entry}} |
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| − | * '''Black Storm Clouds'''{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica Vol 1 1}} |
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| + | | Weapons = * '''[[Oshé]]:''' Mystical double-headed axe to summon thunder and lightning.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; Shango's entry}} |
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+ | * '''[[Hunga Munga]]:''' Throwing irons capable of piercing nearly any substance.{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1|; Shango's entry}} |
| − | * '''[[Hunga Munga]]''': 'Throwing irons capable of piercing nearly any substance.'{{r|Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica Vol 1 1}} |
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| − | * In religious tradition Shangó's personality is hot-tempered, quick to anger and stands for the uncontrollable ascepts of male passion and power. With this characterization Shangó is traditionally ranked among the 'hot' or 'red' Òrìshàs who are more aggressive. (òrìshà gbigbona) |
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| − | * Traditionally Shangó's colors are red and white. |
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| − | * Apart from his position as thundergod Shangó appears as Òrìshà of fire and of family (latter due to the fact that he has married three wives: Oya, [[Ezili (Earth-616)|Oshun]] and Oba). |
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| − | ** Due to the dynamic transformative nature of the Òrìshà and Shangó's duty as patron of every eletric based thing or process, he appears as Òrìshà of the internet nowadays.<ref>Manfred Kremser (2001). 'Shangó-Transformationen: Vom traditionellen Donnergott der Yoruba zum digitalen Blitzgewitter im Cyberspace' [German: 'Transformations of Shangó: From Traditional Yoruba Thundergod to the Digital Flashlightning in Cyberspace']. Habilitation Treatise, University of Vienna.</ref> |
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| Marvel = |
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| − | | Links = * [ |
+ | | Links = * ''[http://www.angelfire.com/planet/mythguide/shango.html Shango at the Guide to the Mythological Universe]'' |
| − | * [[Thor Annual Vol 1 10|Thor Annual #10]] |
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| − | * ''[http://www.angelfire.com/planet/mythguide/shango.html Shango at the Guide to the Mythological Universe]'' |
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* ''[http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/shango.htm Shango at the Appendix to the Marvel Universe]'' |
* ''[http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/shango.htm Shango at the Appendix to the Marvel Universe]'' |
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[[Category:Size Alteration]] |
[[Category:Size Alteration]] |
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[[Category:Precogs]] |
[[Category:Precogs]] |
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| + | [[Category:Superhuman Strength]] |
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| + | [[Category:Thunder Deities]] |
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| + | [[Category:Atmokinesis]] |
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Revision as of 00:19, 2 March 2020
History
Origin and early years
Shango is one of the Vodu, a race of extra-dimensional beings once worshipped as Gods in Africa.[4]
In ancient times, the Vodu descended on Earth and founded the city of Ife. Shango briefly acted as the ruler of Oyo (both in today's Nigeria).[1]
Modern Age
In modern times, Shangó fought alongside with thunder and sun deities from other pantheons against Demogorge, but was consumed by him. He and his fellows were rescued by the Asgardian thunder god Thor.[1][5]
Shangó, alongside with other Orishas, is the patron of the Cuban-American vigilante group known as the Santerians. He gave Chango the power to generate electricity.[1]Attributes
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Powers
Shango possesses the conventional superhuman physical attributes of his fellow Vodu gods, but with enhanced strength enabling him to lift about 50 tons.[1]
- Weather Manipulation: As the God of the Storm, Shango has divine authority over the storm and lightning on par with Thor Odinson.[5]
- Fire Generation: As the God of Fire Shango has the ability to generate and control fire & heat at extremely high temperatures and for a variety of effects.[5]
- Blessing: Shango is capable of bestowing abilities and powers on mortals he chooses to bless, As he did with Chango of the Santerians.[6]
Abilities
Formidable hand-to-hand combatant.[1]
Paraphernalia
Equipment
Weapons
- Oshé: Mystical double-headed axe to summon thunder and lightning.[1]
- Hunga Munga: Throwing irons capable of piercing nearly any substance.[1]
Transportation
He rides black storm clouds.[1]
Notes
Shango also appeared in the DC Universe.[7]
Trivia
- His name is pronounced 'shahn-GO'.[8]
See Also
- 3 appearance(s) of Shango (Vodū) (Earth-616)
- 2 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Shango (Vodū) (Earth-616)
- 1 mention(s) of Shango (Vodū) (Earth-616)
- 2 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Shango (Vodū) (Earth-616)
- 9 image(s) of Shango (Vodū) (Earth-616)
- 3 item(s) used/owned by Shango (Vodū) (Earth-616)
Links and References
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1 ; Shango's entry
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #3 ; Council of Godheads' entry
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #17
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #14
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Thor Annual #10
- ↑ Daredevil Father #2
- ↑ Firestorm #95
- ↑ Joba Molei Anderson (2010). 'The Horsemen: Divine Intervention #1'. Griot Enterprises.
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 14