Gorgo – Queen Of Sparta And Wife Of King Leonidas Broke A Secret Code And Stopped An Invasion

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Ancient Greek historian Herodotus had a high opinion of Gorgo, who was well-known for her political judgment and wisdom, but was she also one of the world’s first female cryptanalysts?

It’s very possible she was, because she broke a secret code and, by doing so, most likely stopped a planned invasion of her country.

As Queen of Sparta and wife of the legendary King Leonidas, Gorgo played an important role in Greek history. Herodotus did not mention women in his writings, but Gorgo must have been exceptional, as he praised her highly.

When everyone failed, Gorgo demonstrated her intelligence by deciphering a message on a wooden wax tablet. She is therefore often referred to as one of the first female cryptanalysts.

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