This week on For the love of history we dive into the story of the Dahomey Amazon, the real warriors that inspired the Dora Milaje of Wakanda. A ruthless group of women who protected the rulers of the Dahomey kingdom with their lives and fought to the death against French colonizers. Their origins are shrouded in mystery with legends remarkably similar to Marvel's Black Panther. Come with me as we uncover the history of the Dahomey kingdom, the lives of the Amazons, and the Spartan-like skill with which they protected their king and country. Instagram Patreon Link TreeEmail: fortheloveofhistory2020@gmail.comwww.fortheloveofhistorypodcast.comFurther ReadingThe legend of Benin’s fearless female warriorsDahomey’s Women WarriorsThe women soldiers of DahomeyThe Dahomey Amazon Women, a storyThe Amazons: The female strike force of the Dahomey KingdomThe Kingdom of DahomeyConfronting Africa's Role in the Slave TradeWhen the Slave Traders Were AfricanVideos/ Documentaries Dahomey Amazon Women WarriorsLupita Nyong'o Meets Real Warrior WomenThis African Warrior Ceremony Was Highly IntimidatingWarrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o