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When an unrequited admirer began threatening her, this early fresco painter became one of history's first warrior artists.
Moremi Ajasoro
When a neighboring tribe threatened the Yoruba, this queen went undercover as a spy to find their weakness.
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She traded a life of privilege for one spent fighting for justice on both literal and political battlefields so tirelessly that even exiling her five times couldn't keep her down.
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When she came face-to-face with a great monster, this mother saved her child and herself through bravery, quick thinking, and great culinary skills.
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When her brother of this fairytale princess decided to marry her, she warded him off by cutting off her own hands. Then she gave birth to a dog. It got weirder after that.
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When terrorists hijacked her plane, she gave her life to save it, becoming the youngest recipient of India's highest honor.
Keumalahayati
The first naval admiral of modern times, she protected her country from foreign invaders with aplomb.
Nzinga Mbande
When the Portuguese took the throne from her, this Angolan queen made a new one: out of her own servant. She then fled to the jungle, conquered a tribe of cannibals, and waged war on the Portuguese for so long that they gave up and left.
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Fiery defender of the pope who made kings kneel before her.