Warrior Women Origination: AMAZONS OF DAHOMEY #2
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In this episode we discuss the origin and rise of the Dahomean warrior women, discussing how a few handfuls of women became a ceremonial unit and how they grew from the ceremonial female units known as Gbetos to a full blow military regiment. We discussed the story of King Houegbadja as well as the twins Ahangbe and Akaba. We also touched on the religion of Vodun that later inspired voodoo in the Americas.
The series will fully the history and culture of the Dahomean Amazons. Beginning with the Kingdom of Dahomey, what led to the formation of the warrior women, how they came about, why they were needed and then transitioning to the expeditions and events they carried out. We also include any significant stories and finally discuss the ending of the warrior women and the end of the Kingdom.
Bibliography
Alpern, S. B. (2011). Amazons of black Sparta: The women warriors of Dahomey. NYU Press.
Bay, E. G. (1998). Wives of the Leopard: Gender. Politics, and Culture in the Kingdom of Dahomey.
Dahomey historical kingdom, Africa. https://www.britannica.com/place/Daho...
Herskovits, M. (1938). Dahomey: an ancient west African kingdom, vol 1.
The History of the Kingdom of Dahomey. https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/...
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