Python Temple
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Python Temple is a prominent Vodun religious site in Ouidah, Benin, known for its sacred live pythons and role in traditional West African spiritual practices.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Python Temple canonical | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Vodun religious site
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religious building ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Ouidah Vodun traditions
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West African spiritual practices ⓘ python veneration ⓘ |
| attracts |
international tourists
ⓘ
local worshippers ⓘ |
| belief |
harming pythons brings misfortune
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pythons are manifestations of spirits ⓘ |
| city | Ouidah NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Benin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
important site of Vodun worship in Benin
ⓘ
symbol of traditional West African spirituality ⓘ |
| governingBody | local Vodun priesthood ⓘ |
| hasAnimal |
non-venomous pythons
ⓘ
royal pythons ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
Vodun fetishes
ⓘ
altars ⓘ courtyard ⓘ python shrine ⓘ sacred live pythons ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | noted site of Vodun culture ⓘ |
| languageUsed |
Fon
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
French ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Benin
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Ouidah NERFINISHED ⓘ West Africa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near |
Ouidah Basilica
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
central Ouidah ⓘ |
| offers |
guided tours
ⓘ
photo opportunities with pythons ⓘ |
| openTo |
visitors
ⓘ
worshippers ⓘ |
| partOf |
cultural heritage of Benin
ⓘ
religious heritage of Ouidah ⓘ |
| religion |
Vodun
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
West African Vodun NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ritualObjects |
Vodun statues
ⓘ
offerings ⓘ sacred drums ⓘ |
| tourismCategory |
cultural tourism
ⓘ
religious tourism ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Vodun rituals
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pilgrimage ⓘ spiritual consultations ⓘ traditional religious ceremonies ⓘ |
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