(b. early 19th century, d. unknown) Member of the Mahi tribe from the African nation Nagô, former slave and revolutionist. Mahin was captured as a slave and transported to Brazil. She was a major instigator and participant of the slave uprisings in the 1830's, including the Revolt of Malês (1835), the largest rebellion in Bahia. Mother to Luis Gama, poet and abolitionist (1830-1882). In April 2019, Mahin was entered into the book of Heroes and Heroines of the Dandara.