Vodun’s sacred role in saving West Africa’s mangroves

Mongabay
May 9, 2026, 3:57 am98 ptsTrending
GRAN POPO, Benin — In Benin, mangroves are said to be protected by the Zangbéto. In the Vodun belief, this deity forbids wood cutting, under penalty of a curse. As a result, in 10 years, more than 500 hectares (1,200 acres) of mangroves have been preserved thanks to this spiritual practice, which protects…

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