Benin’s Sacred Python Tradition Draws Curiosity Across Africa

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In Ouidah, Benin Republic, followers of the Vodun tradition honour Dangbé, also known as Dan, as a sacred python deity linked to protection, prosperity and life. Royal pythons are treated with reverence during rituals, including at the Temple of Pythons. Children and adults may carry the snakes calmly as part of the community’s long-standing cultural practice. The tradition has sparked online discussion, with many people expressing fascination at the close relationship between the community and the reptiles.

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