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- 1. Joan of Arc Nov 23, 2003
- A young peasant girl in full armor emerges to lead the French to victory over the English.
- 2. Mulan Nov 23, 2003
- A Chinese girls takes her father's place in the army disguised as a man.
- 3. Boudica Nov 24, 2003
- A first-century female leader of the Iceni tribe leads a revolt against the Romans.
Jan 25, 2013 · Learn about the stories of women who fought in battles, led armies, and inspired legends across different cultures and eras. From ancient queens to modern soldiers, these female warriors defied expectations and challenged stereotypes.
- Drew Lindsay
This is a list of women who engaged in war, found throughout mythology and folklore, studied in fields such as literature, sociology, psychology, anthropology, film studies, cultural studies, and women's studies.
Learn about seven women who fought for their causes, from ancient times to modern history. They include Boudicca, Joan of Arc, Cleopatra, Penthesilea, Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman.
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- ARTEMISIA I OF CARIA. Named after the Goddess of the Hunt (Artemis), Artemisia was the 5th century BCE Queen of Halicarnassus, a kingdom that exists in modern-day Turkey.
- JOAN OF ARC. Not just a legendary female warrior but also a Roman Catholic saint, Joan was but a girl when visions of the Archangel Michael drove her to approach the military of France's King Charles VII and offer to assist in his efforts to expel the occupying English in the later days of the Hundred Years' War.
- TRIỆU THỊ TRINH. Though described as the "Vietnamese Joan of Arc," Triệu Thị Trinh predated the French heroine by more than 1200 years. At 20 years old, Triệu (a.k.a.
- NAKANO TAKEKO. One of the only known onna-bugeisha (female samurais) in Japan's history, Takeko was educated in literary and martial arts before distinguishing herself in the Boshin War, a Japanese civil war that lasted from January 3 1868 to May 18, 1869.
Sep 14, 2021 · Learn about the lives and achievements of 10 female warriors who defied gender roles and fought in ancient battles. From China to Greece, from Persia to Rome, these women proved their courage and skill on the battlefield.
- Tristan Hughes
Nov 6, 2022 · Learn about 16 women who fought in battles and wars throughout history, from ancient China to World War II Europe. Discover their stories, achievements, and challenges as female warriors and leaders.
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Apr 3, 2023 · Learn about the legendary and historical women who fought as warriors in various cultures and times. From the Amazonians and Tomyris to Queen Zenobia and Boudicca, discover their stories of strength, courage, and prowess in combat.