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The Female Warrior Returns… well, sort of
According to archaeological findings and DNA tests, female warriors appear to be a historical reality– not just a legend.
Slavery in the Clans: an Over-dramatized Image?
I noticed when we arrived at the longhouse kitchen that there were some men tarrying around, eyeing the women at work. I happened to glance and see Clare stirring a pot that hung over a rod in the nearest fireplace. A tall young warrior… Continue Reading “Slavery in the Clans: an Over-dramatized Image?”
The Female Warrior: a Figment of the Modern Imagination?
Dodging past some battle-ready men, I glided into one of the lodges and threw the door shut behind me. Fairly ripping off my dress, I pulled on the men’s leggings and tunic that warriors wore, strapping the leather belt about my waist. For a… Continue Reading “The Female Warrior: a Figment of the Modern Imagination?”
