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Te Puea Herangi (1883-1952)
The Reluctant Maori Royal
The reluctant royal who became the Maori's greatest leader.
Agnodice (4th century BCE)
The Secret Physician of Athens
After disguising herself as a man to be the physician women needed, she was put on trial – and won.
Tatterhood (Norwegian Folk Tale)
The Princess Who Rode a Goat
This goat-riding, spoon-wielding princess fought trolls to save her sister.
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