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Scepter and Sword: African Warrior Queens

Women Who Went Before

CHAPTER

The Legacy of Maternal Lineage in Nubian Society

This chapter examines the crucial role of maternal lineage in African kinship, particularly within Nubian culture, and its influence on leadership roles and societal structure. It also discusses the impact of colonial and religious changes on women's identities and the enduring presence of powerful female figures in ancient Nubian history.

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