On the Etymology of the Yoruba Theonym Shango
This paper revisits the contested origins of Shango, a prominent Yoruba deity associated with thunder, lightning, and kingship. While Yoruba tradition often portrays Shango as an early king of Oyo who was deified, such accounts present inconsistencies. By examining linguistic evidence, the author p...
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| Language: | English |
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LibraryPress@UF
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Yoruba Studies Review |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/ysr/article/view/139147 |
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