Chris 👾 on Nostr: "Onna-musha (女武者) were female warriors in pre-modern Japan. These women fought ...

"Onna-musha (女武者) were female warriors in pre-modern Japan. These women fought in battle alongside samurai men. They were trained in the use of weapons to protect their household, family, and honour.
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The most popular weapon-of-choice was the naginata - a versatile polearm with a curved blade. The weapon is mainly favored for its length, which can compensate for the strength and body size advantage of male opponents."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onna-musha

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