Rafael - AncientPages.com - In a lot of societies in history, those who engaged in bloody battles were the males. In fact, they were the ones sent or chosen by lords to protect and defend their turf. However, women also managed to make a name for themselves in these male-dominated skirmishes.
Left: Artistic impression of Tomoe Gozen. Credit: Aminoapps.com - Right: Tomoe Gozen at the Yodo River—by Toyohara Chikanobu (1838–1912). Credit: Public Domain
These women were acclaimed not only for their superior battlefield skills, but also for their cunning strategies. They were distinguished for being great, inspirational leaders.
Like other cultures, warfare in feudal Japan was primarily a man’s business. Yet even then, a few women warriors existed, and one of the most famous was Tomoe Gozen.
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