24626: Wilcken (ask) re: 24612: Denis re: Ezili Danto

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Lois E Wilcken <makandal-ny@juno.com>

This discussion of Èzili Dantò has strayed a bit from my original
question.  Forgive me for trying again.

I'm speculating that "Dantò" derives from "Zandor," a long-recognized
division of the Petwo family (although it seems to be a fongbe word).  It
would make sense, since she's typically saluted during Petwo rites.  Has
anyone else made that connection?

If there is no connection, then what is the derivation of the word
"Dantò"?

Lois

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