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The Sibyls: Demystifying the Absence of the African Ancestress
by Vivian Hunter-Hindrew
Martinez, GA: Mami Wata Healers Society of North America, Inc.: (2007)
Page 37
"...Overtime, the Amazons were eventually defeated world-wide, and erased from the annals of world history, or relegated to "Greek Mythology," their African identify and great history concealed. However, centuries later, in a daring act by West African Dahomean, King Agadja (1708-1732), a garrison of the Amazons were restored. An unprecedented move in which they served a patriarchal ruler rather than their queen mothers.
The entire history of the black Amazons and the immense role they played in developing African spiritual history, culture and military expansion throughout the ancient world is beyond the scope of this book, and could easily take volumes. Their story is yet to be completely told..."
Now this is interesting, because I'm thinking, why would he 'restore' them as if to restore them 'under him' or 'as they were in history'. Something seems missing from this restoration of Amazons. I'm not getting it yet. This article says;
"a daring act by West African Dahomean, King Agadja (1708-1732), a garrison of the Amazons were restored."
I'm trying to figure out what his purpose was for using females in this way. Was it a form of captivity, or was he inspired due to counsel from his mother, or who? Right now, I am trying to find a basis from which to draw upon for past and present. I'm still gathering information. Thank you for posting.