{"product_id":"idia-of-the-benin-kingdom-our-ancestories","title":"Idia of the Benin Kingdom (Our Ancestories)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduce Your Kids to an Ancient African Warrior Queen!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdia of the Benin Kingdom introduces young readers to the story of Queen Idia of the ancient Kingdom of Benin, who played an essential role during the reign of her son, Esigie, who ruled Benin from 1504-1550. This story tells of a young Idia who pursued her dreams, believed in herself, and became the first Queen Mother of Benin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story starts with a dream young Idia has where she sees a woman in battle. The woman in her dream also appears to be using herbs and potions to heal the wounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomething about the dream convinces Idia that she is destined to do more for her beloved kingdom. She does whatever it takes to become what her dream had shown her. It wasn't easy because, at the time, young girls were not groomed to be warriors. But Idia was determined to challenge the status quo. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdia is an excellent role model. As history tells us, she grew up to be a fierce dancing warrior queen. After the death of Idia's husband, the Oba, the kingdom was divided. Idia's political counsel helped her son end a civil war. He, in turn, bestowed upon her the title \"Iyoba\" meaning Queen Mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sb-details\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Ancestories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781777117924\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aire, Ekiuwa","offers":[{"title":"Standard Secondhand — £5.96","offer_id":48007972192433,"sku":"SB-1777117925-C3","price":5.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2669\/5345\/files\/1777117925.jpg?v=1791334886","url":"https:\/\/sellbooks.co.uk\/products\/idia-of-the-benin-kingdom-our-ancestories","provider":"Sell Books .co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}