The Recruitment Process: AMAZONS OF DAHOMEY #3 

In this episode, Dr Catel discusses how the Amazons became a part of the military and reveals the various methods used in recruiting them. You will also learn about some aspects of the warrior women's lives such as their commitment to celibacy and so on.
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. www.britannica...
Herskovits, M. (1938). Dahomey: an ancient west African kingdom, vol 1.
The History of the Kingdom of Dahomey. www.blackhisto...
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