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| Picture No | 10103355 |
| Date | 19th century |
| Description | SNAKE-GODS OF OUIDAH |
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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.
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| Source | Engraving by Adrien Marie in Mangin, 'L'homme et la bete' page 301 |
| Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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