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Why did the Benin equate their sacred mudfish with the Portuguese?
Both could swim and walk on land
Why were early Portuguese traders compared to the mud fish of Africa by the Benin culture who lived there?
The Benin tribe of West Africa viewed mudfish as a symbol of power and transformation. This is due the mudfish's ability to lay in mudflats all summer long, then come back to life when rain came in the fall. Benin saw this as being 'reborn'. They also saw this as mudfish being able to swim as well as walk on land. Mudfish can shock people from their spines also. So....when the Portuguese came across the water on their boats and landed, the Benin saw them as powerful because they were able to 'live in the water as well as walk on land. The Portuguese also had muskets which the Benin equated to the shocking spines of the mudfish...Sorry for the mini pamphlet. I hope this helps.
Why people live in benin?
Why do people live in Benin
When was People's Republic of Benin created?
People's Republic of Benin was created in 1975.
When did People's Republic of Benin end?
People's Republic of Benin ended in 1990.
Why people from benin speak french?
in Benin how many people Speak French
When was People's Revolutionary Party of Benin created?
People's Revolutionary Party of Benin was created in 1975.
Do mudfish have scales?
they have scales.
What kind of animals estivate?
Mudfish...
What is the Mudfish's Habitat?
Its in the name "mud".
What eat mudfish?
Stuff dummies.
What is the body covering of a mudfish?
scales
