Other Names: Shango, Xango.
A War god, connected with Mars, claimed to give victory over adversaries and perform powerful punishment upon them. He is called mostly for men in all issues to do with victory and sensuality, to be seductive to women.
Chango may perhaps be the best recognized of the Orishas. He rules dance, drums fire, lightning and thunder. Chango is a warrior Orisha of knowledge and intellect, has hot-tempered nature and is the personification of manhood. Chango took the appearance of the Supreme King, of Oyo. Even though he has ongoing affairs with Oya and Oshun, he is actually married to Obba. Chango is very spirited and strong-willed. He loves all of the indulgences of the world and is draw on in spells for