Queen Ahhotep I of Egypt, attested to historically, showed that women warriors have existed long before modern discussions, successfully quelling rebellions and leading in warfare.
Homer’s literature references Amazons, but historical records tell of various women warriors like Epipole of Carystus and Sammu-Ramat, challenging modern misconceptions.
Claims that women warriors are a recent invention fail, as the historical and literary records highlight a long lineage of women engaged in combat and leadership.
Queen Hatshepsut’s potential military involvement before Sammu-Ramat raises intriguing questions about women's roles in warfare throughout history, now evidenced by multiple documented accounts.
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