«For Africans in general, the sacred is linked to our entire being,» notes Dr. Dénis Hodonou, a socio-anthropologist. He explains the core concept of the most common religion in Benin – Voodoo, and why snakes, especially pythons, are considered sacred to the Beninese. Join us on a journey into the heart of ancient rituals, cultural symbolism, and the profound connections between spirituality and daily life in Benin.
Dangbé: a divinity in worship in Ouidah