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Lately everyone is all about the Warrior Women of Wakanda. The cunning and command that these females is truly inspiring. However, when people think of real "Amazon" warriors, women armed and ready to defend their territory, most often the group they are thinking of are the original warrior women of Dahomey.

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were a Fon all-female military regiment of the Kingdom of Dahomey (in today's Benin, West Africa) that existed from the 17th century until the late 19th century. They were the only female army in modern history.[1] They were named Amazons by Western Europeans who encountered them, due to the story of the female warriors of Amazons in Greek mythology. Amazons Greek Mythology, Dahomey Amazons, Dora Milaje, Combat Arms, Black Board, Military Units, Modern History, African History, Unique Wall Decor

were a Fon all-female military regiment of the Kingdom of Dahomey (in today's Benin, West Africa) that existed from the 17th century until the late 19th century. They were the only female army in modern history.[1] They were named Amazons by Western Europeans who encountered them, due to the story of the female warriors of Amazons in Greek mythology.

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Lupita Nyong’o and Viola Davis will be starring in The Woman King – “a powerful true story of an extraordinary mother-daughter relationship”. Davis will play Nanisca, general of the all-woman army and Nyong’o will play Nawi, Nanisca’s daughter. Together, the dynamic duo battles the French and near-by tribes who threaten the Amazon’s livelihood and glory...

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Dahomey Amazon | Age of Empires Series Wiki | Fandom Etrian Odyssey Character Design, Afro Outfits, Dahomey Amazons, Mali Empire Art, African Kingdom Fantasy Art, Fantasy African Warrior Art, Ashanti Empire, Age Of Empires Iii, Dahomey Amazons Warriors

The Dahomey Amazon is a mercenary ranged infantry unit in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition - The African Royals. The Dahomey Amazon can be considered the mercenary version of the Sudanese Dervish, with an extended attack range. As light infantry, it is strong against light cavalry and heavy infantry, and vulnerable against heavy cavalry and artillery. It has 2 different range attack modes. In long-range, it uses a rifle to attack an enemy. In short-range, it uses a throwing knife…

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