Shango, modern representation of God of Thunder controls rain, lightening and justice – associated with Archangel Micheal, Kpasse Sacred Forest, Benin.

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Ouidah is a spiritual centre for Voodou and was also one of the most important centres for the slave trade from Africa.

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Size: 2304px × 3456px
Location: Kpasse Sacred Forest, Ouidah, Benin
Photo credit: © Grazyna Bonati / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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