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Kokou (vodun)

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A Kokou is one of the most highly feared warrior Voduns (deities) in the traditional religion of Benin.[1]

Kokoussi followers at the vodoun festival on January 10, 2020

One who fails to respect the Kokou during a ceremonial trance may have a sacred calabash placed on their head until it becomes excessively heavy.[1]

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