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Female warrior names in history. ARTEMISIA I OF CARIA. Yet there were some who broke with tradition both at home and on the battlefield. In the major ancient civilisations the lives of women were generally restricted to more traditional roles.

Her name translates to the shadowy one in Gaelic and with good reason. Not just a legendary female warrior but also a Roman Catholic saint Joan was but a girl when visions of. Although women military leaders are rare throughout history they are far from unheard of.

Æthelflæd the warrior queen. Welcome to MsMojo and today well be counting down our picks for the t. A Greek name it means defender of man.

It was only a century or so later that she became known as a South American hero with statues and programs named for this fierce female warrior. 9 Female Warriors Who Made Their Mark On History 1. Joan DArc and Boudica are two of the more famous examples of female commanders however there are many more.

Fu Hao Lived and Died Circa 1200 BC. The name refers to a Battlefield Bellatrix. Literary women warriors include Gordafarid Persian.

Queen Scathach of Skye. The third brightest star in the constellation Orion the Latin for a female warrior. She took her place in the Ulster Cycle of Irish Mythology.