“I am deliberate and afraid of nothing”- Audre Lorde (1934-1992) The Dahomey Amazon’s were an all female regiment of warriors from the Kingdom of Dahomey ( modern day Benin) that lasted until 1904. Westerners called them Amazons because of their similarities to the mythical warriors. They were called The Mino or “our mothers”. The Woman King is #1 in theaters now! The story of the The Agojie, The Warriors of the Kingdom of Dahomey. If you haven’t already, make sure you check it out! Thanks to @mzle_le for the inspiring post. Photo creds: K. Günther Dahomey Amazon, 2020 Cotton, silk, tulle and velvet Quilted and appliquéd Private collection #thewomanking #blackwomen #strongblackwoman #strongblacklead #blackgirlmagic #kingdomofdahomey #theagojie #womenwarriors #africa #benin #senegal🇸🇳 #violadavis