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Mansa Musa's Queen: The Power of Ibert in Mali
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the often-overlooked role of women in the Mali Empire, focusing on Mansa Musa's queen, Ibert. Drawing on the accounts of Al-Umari and other sources, they discuss how Ibert wielded political influence, managed resources, and even led expeditions. The conversation also touches on the broader position of elite women in Mande society, including queen-mothers and female griots, and contrasts their status with that of common women. Lucas explains how the Muslim chroniclers' biases shaped our limited knowledge, and how oral traditions hint at a more…
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