Dahomey women warriors: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	ahosi • mino • Dahomey Amazons
Areas Of Involvement	army

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Dahomey women warriors

historical kingdom of Dahomey

Large bronze statue of a Dahomey Amazon warrior, standing with a staff and looking forward, surrounded by people at its base in Cotonou, Benin.

Viola Davis as Nanisca, wearing armor and holding a weapon, sits beside John Boyega as King Ghezo in a blue robe in a scene from the film Woman King.

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