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 Traditions and customs

Voodoo, of which Benin is the birthplace, is a traditional polytheist cult based on the idea that God is in everything and is everywhere in the universe. It is expressed by the adoration of numerous divinities. The cults therefore address themselves to Héviosso, the god of thunder, Ogoun, the god of iron and blacksmiths, and to various divinities (Dan) that procure happiness for man and as such are opportunities for festivities.

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music "Benin Percussion", D Symph P (2000).
"Yoruba Drums From Benin", Various Artists (2000).