feminism

In ancient times, women were generally restricted to more household roles but some female warriors broke with tradition and fought on the battlefield and made a permanent mark on history. As civilization progressed and as wars became a bitter reality that could not be avoided, women stepped up and came to the fore. As it happened, and quite deservingly, they became legends that will be revered by generations to follow.

Here is the list of warrior queens who not only stood up to the powerful male warrior of their day because history is written by the victors.