Via Deborah Teramis Christian. It’s remarkable how many of these women have a story that ends without her final fate being recorded.

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In most civilizations of the past, it was the men who were engaged in the bloody business of war… but not always. Throughout history there have been many powerful women who have led nations or guided armies into war, renowned not only as fearsome fighters, but also as cunning strategists and inspirational leaders. There were others who made a name for themselves in a domain traditionally held by men and whose story, carried forward over the centuries, continues to be told today.

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