Dahomey women warriors

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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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Amy McKenna

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Media added.	Amy McKenna	Feb 12, 2025
	New article added.	Amy McKenna	Apr 25, 2023