Roberto Pazzi
Celebrations
Devotees on their way to celebrate Mami Wata (Benin).
The Mami Wata ("Mother Water") is a significant figure in West African Vodoun. She is a prominent water spirit venerated across various African cultures and in the African diaspora.
Mami Wata serves as a multifaceted symbol in African spirituality.
She is revered as a nurturing mother, a provider of wealth, and a healer of ailments.
Conversely, she is also seen as a seductive temptress, embodying risks and challenges.
This duality makes her a powerful figure, representing the unpredictable nature of water and the complexities of life.
During the Voodoo festival, devotees, often dressed in white, gather along the shores of the sea to pay homage to her.
The ceremonies involve singing, dancing, and rituals aimed at honoring the sea goddess.
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Celebrations
Devotees on their way to celebrate Mami Wata (Benin).
The Mami Wata ("Mother Water") is a significant figure in West African Vodoun. She is a prominent water spirit venerated across various African cultures and in the African diaspora.
Mami Wata serves as a multifaceted symbol in African spirituality.
She is revered as a nurturing mother, a provider of wealth, and a healer of ailments.
Conversely, she is also seen as a seductive temptress, embodying risks and challenges.
This duality makes her a powerful figure, representing the unpredictable nature of water and the complexities of life.
During the Voodoo festival, devotees, often dressed in white, gather along the shores of the sea to pay homage to her.
The ceremonies involve singing, dancing, and rituals aimed at honoring the sea goddess.
Website: www.robertopazziphoto.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/roberto_pazzi_photo/