Japan: At the Battle of Awazu in 1184, female samurai (onna-bugeisha) Tomoe Gozen (1157-1247) killed Uchida Ieyoshi and escaped capture by Hatakeyama Shigetada, earning enduring fame. Ukiyo-e woodblock triptych by Toyohara Chikanobu (1838-1912), 1899. According to one historical account: 'Tomoe was especially beautiful, with white skin, long hair, and charming features. She was also a remarkably strong archer, and as a swordswoman she was a warrior worth a thousand, ready to confront a demon or a god, mounted or on foot. She handled unbroken horses with superb '
According to one historical account: 'Tomoe was especially beautiful, with white skin, long hair, and charming features. She was also a remarkably strong archer, and as a swordswoman she was a warrior worth a thousand, ready to confront a demon or a god, mounted or on foot. She handled unbroken horses with superb skill; she rode unscathed down perilous descents. Whenever a battle was imminent, Yoshinaka sent her out as his first captain, equipped with strong armor, an oversized sword, and a mighty bow; and she performed more deeds of valor than any of his other warriors'. She is believed to have fought and survived the Genpei War (1180–1185).
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