Dahomey Amazons

GPTKB entity

Statements (106)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:allies with other African tribes
gptkbp:armament muskets
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Kingdom_of_Dahomey
gptkb:Queen
gptkb:Queen_Hangbe
African resistance movements
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Dahomey culture
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspiring stories
gptkbp:cultural_representation art and literature
films and literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of female empowerment
gptkbp:cultural_symbol gptkb:Warrior
in modern narratives
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:popular_culture
art and literature
films and documentaries
gptkbp:disbanded 1904
gptkbp:established_in 17th century
gptkbp:famous_event Battle of 1892
gptkbp:famous_for bravery
military discipline
courage in battle
defending their homeland
defending their kingdom
gptkbp:fighting_style hand-to-hand combat
gptkbp:formed elite fighting force
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:British_forces
French colonial forces
Dahomey sovereignty
male soldiers
Dahomey independence
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Dahomey_Wars
gptkb:Second_Franco-Dahomean_War
colonial conflicts
colonial resistance movements
Dahomey civil wars
gptkbp:gender gptkb:Female
gptkbp:has_tradition initiation ceremonies
gptkbp:historical_context 19th century Africa
gptkbp:historical_figures Amazons in history
gptkbp:historical_impact colonial resistance
influence on African military history
gptkbp:historical_period pre-colonial Africa
gptkbp:historical_records European accounts
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:military_technology
gptkbp:historical_source oral traditions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dahomey Amazons
gptkbp:influenced African feminism
gender roles in society
modern perceptions of women in combat
gptkbp:influenced_by African spirituality
African traditions
Dahomey culture
gptkbp:inspired feminist movements
gptkbp:inspired_by African traditions
African feminism
historical female leaders
gptkbp:involved_in gptkb:political_affairs
slave trade conflicts
gptkbp:is_active_in 17th century to late 19th century
gptkbp:is_celebrated_for military prowess
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:folklore
gptkbp:is_led_by gptkb:Nana_Yaa_Asantewaa
gptkbp:is_maintained_by female leadership
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as fearless warriors
gptkbp:is_recognized_as pioneers of female military service
gptkbp:is_recognized_for bravery
gptkbp:is_trained_in gptkb:martial_arts
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Amazons_of_Dahomey
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Warrior
cultural significance
military prowess
fierce combat skills
strategic warfare
military discipline
loyalty to the king
courage and valor
defending their homeland
defending their territory
unique military structure
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for feminist movements
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Amazons
gptkbp:notable_leader gptkb:Yaa_Asantewaa
gptkb:Nanny_of_the_Maroons
gptkbp:number_of_members thousands
gptkbp:operates_in West Africa
gptkbp:operates_under Dahomey monarchy
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Dahomey
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Dahomey_Kingdom
gptkbp:participated_in gptkb:Dahomey_Wars
military parades
gptkbp:provides_training_for gptkb:military_strategy
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:historical_accounts
gptkbp:recruited_from gptkb:noble_family
local villages
gptkbp:role gptkb:warriors
gptkbp:served_as royal bodyguards
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
gptkbp:tactics_used gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
gptkbp:training gptkb:military_training
gptkbp:uniform gptkb:traditional_attire
gptkbp:utilized traditional weapons
gptkbp:worn_by gptkb:traditional_attire
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Woman_King
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4