the queen, removed testcles from the mens.
The story of Arawelo is deeply rooted in Somali oral history and is told in various ways. Some people describe her as a Somali queen who ruled parts of Somalia in ancient times. She became famous for removing two testicles for men and defending women's rights, fighting for them. Therefore, even today, men who pass by her grave throw stones as a sign of contempt and disdain, while women throw wet branches or flowers as a sign of admiration and appreciation for the protection she offered to women.
