" by a more powerful chief from whom he had requested land.
A story about the etymology of the name of this kingdom claims that it is composed of parts meaning "chief", "belly", and "inside" because its king Dakodonu was derisively asked "Should I open up my belly and build you a house in it?" by a more powerful chief from whom he had requested land. A military unit in this kingdom began as elephant hunters called gbeto. This kingdom was briefly ruled by Queen Hangbe after the death of her twin brother, and in one account, she washed her genitals in front of the royal court to protest her deposition in favor of her younger brother. Under Agaja, this kingdom conquered the Kingdom of Whydah, leading to its subordination under the (*) Oyo Empire. This kingdom was defeated at the Battle of Poguessa, beginning its rule by France. Known for employing a corps of women known as its "Amazons", for 10 points, name this West African kingdom centered in what is now Benin.
A story about the etymology of the name of this kingdom claims that it is composed of parts meaning "chief", "belly", and "inside" because its king Dakodonu was derisively asked "Should I open up my belly and build you a house in it?
Kingdom of Dahomey