Artemisia I Of Caria – Pirate Queen And Ally Of Xerxes I Was Loyal To No-One Except Herself

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In ancient Greece, women had limited rights, and they were considered less valuable than men. Greek Queen Artemisia I of Caria was luckier than lower-class women because her status offered more freedom, influence, and power.

Artemisia I of Caria, who reigned between 484 and 460 B.C, was an intelligent and courageous woman who showed no fear in battles. She was respected by Xerxes I, King of Persia, who made her an ally.

Several historians have debated her feelings towards Greece and Persia. She plundered both Greek and Persian ships, and she seemed to be loyal to no-one except herself.

Artemisia became a ruler after her husband's death. She was left with a young son, but this didn't stop her from becoming a pirate.

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