Dahomey Amazons

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The Amazons of Dahomey

"The Ahosi (Amazons) of Dahomey were a military corps of women appointed to serve in battles under the direction of the Fon king, who ruled over a nation that included much of present-day southern Togo and southern Benin." [Blackpast.org] Learn More

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Dahomienne coiffant une Egba

Dahomey female and male warriors

Les amazones guerrières du Dahomey

 Amazon Apron

Dahomean women warriors, or Amazons

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