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SNAKE-GODS OF OUIDAH

The people of Ouidah, Benin (West Africa) venerate a species of large non-poisonous snakes, whom they regard as protectors and allow to go freely in their villages

Picture No
10103355
Media ID
47292300
Size
4594px x 3193px (3.3MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Engraving by Adrien Marie in Mangin, L'homme et la bete' page 301
Date
19th century

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