Celtic Women
"The classical writers tell us that Celtic women were not only as tall as their menfolk, but rivaled them in strength as well.
Celtic women could enjoy high status and even act as ambassadors to prevent war; equally, they could incite war and lead their tribe into battle. One of the most famous Celtic women is Boudicca, who led the Iceni and other British tribes against the Romans."
BOUDICCA - FEARSOME HEROINE:
"In around 60 AD, she led an uprising of the Iceni and Trinovantes tribes against the Roman occupation of Britain. Although the Britons recognized women as heirs, the Romans did not."
- The Celts: How the Barbarians Tamed Europe, © 2008 International Master Publishers, p. 5
Celtic women could enjoy high status and even act as ambassadors to prevent war; equally, they could incite war and lead their tribe into battle. One of the most famous Celtic women is Boudicca, who led the Iceni and other British tribes against the Romans."
BOUDICCA - FEARSOME HEROINE:
"In around 60 AD, she led an uprising of the Iceni and Trinovantes tribes against the Roman occupation of Britain. Although the Britons recognized women as heirs, the Romans did not."
- The Celts: How the Barbarians Tamed Europe, © 2008 International Master Publishers, p. 5
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