Princesses

History That's More Than 2-Dimensional.

Sarraounia (late 1800s - early 1900s)

The Sorceress Queen of the Azna

The "panther queen" of the Azna defeated some of the greatest villains of French colonial history through wits, cunning -- and possibly magic.

Manuela Sáenz (1797-1859)

The Liberator of the Liberator

This revolutionary heroine of South America kept a pet bear, a disembodied moustache, and a lifestyle that defied every convention possible.

Sigrid the Haughty (960~972 CE - 1014 CE)

The Queen Who Gave Her Suitors Epic Burns

When some scrubs hit on her, she burnt them alive. When a king slapped her across the face, she obliterated his kingdom. Sigrid the Haughty was not to be messed with.

The Heroine Ancient Iran Wanted

This superhero of early Iranian mythology starred in her own stories, and plenty of them.

Boomerang-wielding Ghost Hunter

When flying cannibal ghosts kidnapped two women, there was no man that could save them. But there was a woman.

Kumander Liwayway (1919-2014)

The commander who wore lipstick to war

When the Japanese invaded the Philippines, this beauty queen traded face powders for explosive ones.

Nia Ngao Zhua Pa

Paragon of Hmong Femininity

This Hmong morality tale shows how to be a good person, but it certainly takes some twists getting there.

Annie Jump Cannon (1863-1941)

The Queen of Modern Astronomy

This astronomer threw off all the social conventions of her day to pursue her one true calling: the stars.

Li Chi (5th century BCE myth)

The Serpent Slayer

When a monster demanded teenage girl sacrifice, Li Chi saved herself, and was crowned princess for her troubles.

Eréndira (early 16th century)

How to Train Your Horse

When horse-riding Spaniards invaded, she defied her tribe to befriend one of the abandoned horses, using her new bond to fight off the Spanish.