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Until recently I was unaware that there was a posting on the comments that I made at the event regarding the origin of the term(s) "qwean, qwene, cwen" (12c.: r.c.) and the fact that traditionally it was not a term utilized by our ancestors to identify a royal lady as opposed to others including Kandace. I attached a small blurb about it for those that are interested, as there are many sources of information regarding the Kandaces/Kandake and I am sure you all have already searched for yourself.

With regard to the comments posted by Dr. Techie, whomever you may be, peace be unto you. First and foremost I must make the presumption that you were not present at the event. Had you been you would be aware that I clearly made the differention in terms: "quean" and "queen" so there is no mistake...and the point was raised as current information indicates that the latter came from the former and not the other way around. Information on the title was passed to me from elders who ware Doctorates and Masters in their field and as it was given to me some years ago I did my own research.

Although those Brothers and others who decide to use the delineation, despite the FACTS as you say, mean no harm...it is of no consequence to my personal opinion nor the accounts of Our annals...however no offense was taken and those Brothers and others are not treated nor viewed in any less esteem, as ego is not an issue here, so your comments are severely out of place. No need to be swayed by facts...Truth is Truth. Iron sharpens Iron. My only desire was to share what was given in Sprit at that moment with my kith and kindred. No desire to be likened to a Zulu's battle axe...haha Actually, those who have viewed the meaning of the current delineation for "queen" is said to also include chieftaness already.

Peace

It has been suggested that Kentakes be merged into this article or section. (Discuss)
Candace is the title of ancient African empresses. The title was applied to the female rulers of the Kushite Empire, which was covered most of Africa, but had its capital cities along the Nile in what is now the Republic of Sudan. The word Candace is a latinized version of the African word kdke or Kandake or Kendake. The Kushite Empire is also known as Kush, or Cush.

The candaces ruled Kush in an unbroken line for over one thousand years. At other period prior, men had ruled or shared rule with the Candaces. The candaces were commanders-in-chief of the Kushite army, and also served as high priestess of Isis. In their capacity as high priestesses of Isis the candaces had spiritual authority well beyond the borders of Kush, wherever Isis was worshipped, especially in Egypt, regardless of who the pharaoh was there.

Some candaces also had the title of Queen of Sheba. Sheba was the old name of the Kushite city of Meroe. The city of Sheba was so famous that it came to refer to the a later remnant the kushite empire that included East Africa and Arabia.

The most famous candace is Amanirena, who led the Kushites armies in the war against the Romans from 29 B.C. to 24 B.C. The Kushites sacked Karnak and destroyed the Roman statues at Philae in response to a Roman invasion of Kush. Following that battle, the prefect Gaius Petronius, with a force of 10,000 infantry, 800 horses, and auxillaries pushed the Kushites back to Pselchis.

The Romans and Kushites, according to Strabo began peace negotiations at Dakka in 24 B.C.. The negotiations failed, and the Romans pushed their forces deeper into Meroitic-Kushite territory as far as Sara. They also established forts at Qasr Ibrim.

The candace resisted Roman invasion. In 21 B.C., a peace treaty was concluded between caesar Augustus and the candace's envoys on the Island of Samos. In a famous quote, the kushite envoys presented a bundle of golden arrows to Augustus along with the message "the Candace sends you these arrows. If you want peace they are a token of her friendship and warmth, if you want war, you're going to need them".

The candaces shared power with another, usually a woman with the title of Gore or Qore, who was in charge of protocol, and managed the royal house but was not in charge of affairs of state. There were Kushite kings, but they served as assistants to the candaces. The candace was always the head of state and the power in the empire. King Teriteqas was the junior partner on the Kushite throne, and when he died he was replaced by onen of Amanirena's sons Akinidad. Akinidad died at Dakka during the war with rome in 24 B.C.

During the war with Rome, candace Amanirena lost an eye. The Roman governor Gaius Petronius described Amanirena as a woamn with a masculine build.

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