Changó God of Fire Thunder Lightning and War LGChang God of Fire, Thunder, Lightning, and War Chang (Shang or Xango) is often considered the King of Santeria and the Orisha of drumming, fire, thunder lightning, war, virility, and leadership. He was once a king on earth as the fourth King of Oy in Yoruba land, and was elevated to the status of Orisha due to miracles performed after his death. Chang is represented as an athletic man wearing a crown and wielding a double headed axe, which represents