The text highlights the fundamental role of voodoo deities in the social fabric, presenting them as protective forces and guides for the individual during difficult times, and for the community in its daily struggles. By exploring the figure of Togbi Atakba, the text examines his role as a spiritual guide for those facing difficulties in everyday life. It should be noted that in our secularized West, there are primarily professional figures who, lying halfway between the technical and the spiritual, offer support to those seeking to restore inner balance after periods of crisis; economy and technique are then viewed as forms of salvation for the community.

At the heart of the religious practice described in the text is the act of gratitude, expressed through offerings and sacrifices. This principle of reciprocity is common in many religious traditions, where offerings are seen as a way to maintain harmony and prosperity. In popular Christian-Catholic religiosity, a similar phenomenon is seen in the exchange between the grace granted and the votive offering, a sign of gratitude left in devotion to saints and the Madonna, who acts as an intermediary between humanity and God.

An interesting aspect of this practice is the use of multicolored fabrics, which symbolize the variety of blessings being sought. This element emphasizes the idea of a fragmented world, yet one in search of unity and harmony, achievable through the connection with the sacred.