Tomoe handled unbroken horses with superb skill; she rode unscathed down perilous descents. Whenever a battle was imminent, Yoshinaka sent her out as his first captain, equipped with strong armor, an oversized sword, and a mighty bow; and she performed more deeds of valor than any of his other warriors. – Ryan General, Nextshark. More:
Female Heroes, Heroic Narrative
No way! Had NO idea!
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One wonders at the extent to which the histories of our world have come to be so selective. 🙂
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