Dahomey Mythology
The Dahomey (or Fon) are a nation located in Benin, Africa. The mythology of the Dahomey includes an entire pantheon of thunder gods; for example,
- Xevioso (also Xewioso) is the god of thunder in the So region.
- The head of the thunder pantheon is named Sogbo, which is also used to describe devotees of the thunder gods.
It is also in Dahomey where the Mami Wata religious tradition is widely established.
Read more about Dahomey Mythology: Mawu and Lisa Deities, Offspring-deities of Mawu and Lisa, Other Gods
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