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Word: shango (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Shango is one of several divine spirits or saints in the Santeria tradition who possess numerous distinct attributes and are worshipped in music, dance and ritual offerings...

Author: By John P. Posch, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Students Join in Santeria Festival | 12/7/1998 | See Source »

...sounds of praise and ecstatic celebration filled Lowell House's Junior Common Room yesterday as about 70 people joined in a tribute to Shango, the spirit of lightning and thunder in the Santeria tradition...

Author: By John P. Posch, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Students Join in Santeria Festival | 12/7/1998 | See Source »

...festival, or bembe, began with a kneeling by the believers around the throne of Shango, petitioning his blessing and favor. The throne was draped with linens and surrounded by various plants and fruits specific to Shango...

Author: By John P. Posch, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Students Join in Santeria Festival | 12/7/1998 | See Source »

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