Dahomey, An Ancient West African Kingdom, Vol. 1 Page

Analyzes the structures of kinship, clanship, and secret societies that formed the backbone of Dahomean life outside of the royal palace.

The book is a landmark anthropological and historical study authored by Melville J. Herskovits . Originally published in 1938, it remains one of the most comprehensive ethnographic records of the Fon-speaking people of present-day Benin . Overview of Volume 1 Dahomey, an ancient West African kingdom, vol. 1

Examines the customs and rituals related to birth, childhood, and adulthood. Key Themes & Historical Significance Dahomey, An Ancient West African Kingdom Analyzes the structures of kinship, clanship, and secret