The mythology associated with this empire contained several thunder gods such as Xevioso and Sogbo, and the Mami Wata have a religious tradition established here.
The mythology associated with this empire contained several thunder gods such as Xevioso and Sogbo, and the Mami Wata have a religious tradition established here. Kings of this empire were served by a class of eunuchs called lagredis and bore the title of "Ahosu". The Royal Road of this kingdom connected Whydah to its capital. The "redeemer" of this empire, Gezo, was a man whose palace walls were composed of human skulls.  This empire was forced to pay heavy taxes to maintain its independence from the rival Kingdom of Oyo. Under its ruler Agadja, this kingdom captured Allada, allowing it to gain contact with European slave traders on the coast but setting up its subsequent conquest by the French. For 10 points, name this African kingdom centered in modern-day Benin. 
The mythology associated with this empire contained several thunder gods such as Xevioso and Sogbo, and the Mami Wata have a religious tradition established here.
Kingdom of Dahomey