Changó is the Orisha of thunder, lightning, fire, and kingship — a warrior king celebrated for his passion, virility, and love of music and dance. No other orisha leaps higher or dances more violently.
According to EcuRed, when Changó comes down he strikes with his head and makes three somersaults towards the drums. He opens his eyes wide and sticks out his tongue. No other orisha leaps higher, dances more violently or makes stranger gestures. His dances are those of a warrior, wielding his axe and making threatening gestures, or of a lover, teasing the women in the audience. The other dancers imitate his movements and his swaying hips.
According to EcuRed, the oshé is a figure carved in cedar that has a double axe instead of a head: his main symbol. His objects of power include a two-headed axe, a cup and a sword; in the dance he wields his axe.
Changó's colours are red and white; his bead necklaces alternate red and white beads. He wears a loose red shirt and white trousers with red and white stripes, or a short red jacket over a bare chest, and a crown.
According to EcuRed, Changó was married to Obba, Oyá and Ochún. Oyá fought as a warrior at his side, went with him when he left Oyó and was made queen of Kosso by him.
Toques: Alujá (also Aluyá), Bayubá and Chachalokafún. See the Changó toque.