Women of Folklore
Legendary women of fable and ancient song, historical queens, warriors, mothers and wives. Meet the heroines of lore and history.
Battle Maidens of the Gods 
They rode through the air in brilliant armour, directed battles, distributed death lots among the warriors, and conducted the souls of slain heroes to Valhalla, the great hall of Odin. Black Agnes
She was called “Black Agnes” because of her dark hair and complexion, though she could have just as easily received the nickname because of her fierce determination to protect her home, Castle Dunbar in Scotland, from invasion by the English. Black Agnes Celtic Warrior and Folk Hero
With wit and dignity, Lady Randolph defeated William Montagu, 1st Earl of Salisbury, when he laid siege to Dunbar Castle in 1338. From Slave to Sultana
In the early Ottoman Empire one woman made her way into the Sultan´s inner circle, and successfully influenced the future of the Sultanate.
Her name was Roxelana. Legend Of Molly Pitcher
Molly was a water carrier and part of a group of women who were called "camp followers". They followed their husbands to battle, More Women in American Folklore
Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett, Slue-foot Sue and Sal Fink, three women who´s tales are as tall as any man of their time´s. Ordeal Of The Donner Party Women
The story of the ill fated Donner Party is one of heart wrenching tales of pioneer families that left life long and tear-filled memories Some of the Women of Folklore
Some of the women in folklore who were, as with most folklore, probably based in fact and made an, (albiet incompletely recorded) difference. The Mystery of the Queen of Sheba
Who was the legendary Queen of Sheba and why is she such a mystery? Tomoe Gozen, Woman Samurai
Tomoe Gozen was a high level female samurai in the time of the Gempei War. She rode into battle and fought as skillfully and valiantly as any male samurai. From Melanie Shintaku, BellaOnline´s Japanese Culture Editor Women In Folklore
Women in American folklore tales Women Warriors
Throughout the ages many women have fought both bravely and well to defend their homes and land Folklore and Mythology Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Folklore and Mythology Site Map
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