Voodoo in Benin: Origins and Practices

The video explores Voodoo as an official religion in Benin, highlighting its origins in ancestor worship and animism. AAG Ganon, a Voodoo priest, plays a significant role in healing and rituals. The narrative follows Aza, who faces a spiritual demand for his daughter Asba to become a medium. Initially resistant, Aza realizes the spirit's influence on his daughter's life. Asba undergoes a spiritual journey, involving rituals and community participation, leading to her rebirth as a medium. The video emphasizes the cultural and spiritual significance of Voodoo practices in Benin.

What is the official status of Voodoo in Benin?

• It is banned.

• It is a minor cultural tradition.

• It is an official religion.

• It is only practiced in secret.

What does the word 'Voodoo' mean in the local language Fawn?

• God

• Spirit

• Magic

• Ancestor

Who is AAG Ganon?

• A voodoo priest and healer

• A local government official

• A famous musician

• A traditional storyteller

Why did Aza initially resist the spirit's demand for his daughter?

• He was afraid of the ritual.

• He did not believe in spirits.

• He wanted her to receive a modern education.

• He wanted her to become a doctor.

What was the consequence of Aza's initial disobedience to the spirit?

• The spirit left their family.

• He lost his job.

• His daughter could not understand her teachers.

• His daughter became ill.

What is the significance of the forest in Asba's journey?

• It is a place of exile.

• It harbors the Earth Spirit.

• It is where she was born.

• It is a tourist attraction.

How long did Asba lie without food or water during the ritual?

• One day

• Two days

• Four days

• Three days

What is used to purify the path from the world of the dead to the world of the spirit?

• Water

• Cornmeal

• Salt

• Incense

What does contact with a chicken symbolize in the ritual?

• A sign of wealth

• A call for rain

• A purification of the body

• A sacrifice to the spirits

How does Aza feel after his daughter's transformation?

• Angry

• Indifferent

• Relieved

• Anxious