How ancient African kings chose their wives

Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson September 26, 2018

How ancient African kings chose their wives

Through Lineage

A king often had to choose a ceremonial queen who was of royal lineage. In ancient Africa, royal families were often very huge and many first-born daughters of prestigious warriors were given titles that made them eligible to be ceremonial queens. Many times, when a king was unable to find his own queen, a ceremonial queen was chosen to perform duties of the queen.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: September 26, 2018

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