Folk Heroes: Pope Joan
Folk Heroes: Pope Joan
Pope Joan (c. 800 AD) disguised herself as a man and ascended the church's ranks to the role of pope without suspicion. ... Read more
15 Aug 2023
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Folk Heroes: Hua Mulan
Folk Heroes: Hua Mulan
Hua Mulan (c. 400-600 AD) was the hero of an iconic Chinese tale that remains a symbol of courage, familial duty, and na... Read more
14 Aug 2023
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Folk Heroes: Queen Himiko
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Folk Heroes: Maria Bonita
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Folk Heroes: Annie Christmas
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Folk Heroes: Kittur Rani Chennamma
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Folk Heroes: Margaret "Molly" Brown
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Folk Heroes: Arawelo
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Arawelo (c. 15 AD) was a queen who defied patriarchy at every step of her life. During her ruthless reign, she reversed ... Read more
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