### West African Amazons valued the military lifestyle > Dahoui was about 12 when she first heard the war stories. Her grandmother urged her to join the military someday if she could. Adana thought battle imparted life lessons: Be patient. Stay calm. Act deliberately. > > The Amazon taught her grandchildren self-defense as they hit puberty. - [[The Amazons of Dahomey by Danielle Paquette#West African Amazons valued the military lifestyle|View in Vault]]