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Arminius
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Arminius

The Cherusci noble Arminius (c. 18 BCE - 19 CE) led the resistance to Roman conquest of Germania during the years 9-16 CE. Likely raised as a child hostage in Rome, Arminius gained command of a German auxiliary cohort in the Roman army...
The Mórrigan
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The Mórrigan

The Mórrigan (also Morrighan, Môr-Riogain or Morrigu), usually referred to with the definite article, was a great warrior-queen goddess in Irish-Celtic mythology. She was most associated with inciting war, then stirring up the fury...
Amphora with Warrior and Dog
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Amphora with Warrior and Dog

Attic amphora depicting the departure of a warrior, found at Vulci, attributed to the Dikaios Painter, 510-500 BCE. In the centre, a young warrior stands facing a bearded archer in Phrygian costume, who looks down as...
Attila the Hun
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Attila the Hun

Attila the Hun (r. 434-453 CE) was the leader of the ancient nomadic people known as the Huns and ruler of the Hunnic Empire, which he established. His name means "Little Father" and, according to some historians, may not have...
Cavalry Warrior, Mali Empire
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Cavalry Warrior, Mali Empire

A terracotta figurine depicting a cavalry warrior of the Mali Empire (1240-1645 CE). 13th-15th century CE. (National Museum of African Art, Washington D.C.)
Mongol Warrior Reconstruction
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Mongol Warrior Reconstruction

A recreation of a mounted warrior of the Mongol Empire (1206-1368 CE). (The Art Science Museum, Singapore)
Black-Figure Warrior Scene
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Black-Figure Warrior Scene

A scene depicting warriors fighting over a corpse, probably a scene from the Iliad and the fallen warrior is Patrokles. Attic black-figure kalyx krater, c. 530 BCE. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
Hoplite Warrior, Dodona
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Hoplite Warrior, Dodona

The bronze statuette from Dodona depicting a hoplite warrior.
Mosaic of Amazon Warrior Fighting Greek Rider
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Mosaic of Amazon Warrior Fighting Greek Rider

An ancient Roman mosaic from the 4th century CE depicting an Amazon warrior in mounted combat against a Greek rider. The Greek is seizing the Phrygian cap of the Amazon. Cropped detail of a mosaic from...
Pretty Nose, Arapaho Warrior who Fought at the Battle of the Little Bighorn
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Pretty Nose, Arapaho Warrior who Fought at the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Pretty Nose (l. c. 1851-1952), Arapaho (possibly Arapaho-Cheyenne) warrior who fought at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in June 1876. She lived to be 101 years old. Photo taken...
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