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The Slave Trade in the Bight of Benin: Dahomey's Warriors and the Slave Coast
Lucas and Luna dive into the Slave Coast of West Africa, focusing on the Kingdom of Dahomey and its unique role in the Atlantic slave trade. They explore Dahomey's rise under King Agaja, the use of female warriors (the Agojie, often called Amazons), and the annual slave raids on rival states like the Oyo Empire and the Mahi. The episode also covers the European forts at Ouidah (Fort São João Baptista de Ajudá) and the trade's impact on Dahomean society, including the controversial "customs" ceremonies. Lucas explains how Dahomey's militarized state became a major supplier of…
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