Xangô

The lord of justice

Day of the week: WednesdayMarromVermelho

Xangô is the orisha of justice, lord of the quarries and thunder. He judges with balance and firmness, defending truth and punishing injustice.

History

King of Oyo in the Yoruba tradition, Xangô ruled with power and was deified as lord of thunder and justice. His double-bladed axe reminds us that justice cuts both ways.

Domains and dominions

Justice
Thunder
Reason

Symbols and colours

Marrom · Vermelho

Traditional offerings

Candles

Vela marrom
Vela vermelha

Plants

Erva-de-são-joão
Alecrim
Manjericão

Foods

Amalá (quiabo)
Rabada
Feijão

Drinks

Cerveja preta
Vinho tinto
Água