The paper discusses the role of material culture for his- torical re-enactors Viking Age. Three issues are analysed: (a) clothing and accessories worn by a typical contemporary warrior, craftsman woman times range goods available purchase at historical re-enactment markets, (b) active transformative aspect present-day Vikings, (c) paradox how mirroring past is actually deeply ahistorical catego...

This paper focuses on the life of Liu Shu (1520–1657), a woman warrior who lived through social and political turmoil violent dynastic transition from Ming (1368–1644) dynasty to Qing (1636–1911) dynasty. Drawing writings different versions accounts her written by male literati in time periods, this intends reveal multiplicity complexity how could exert agency interact with dominant structure. ...

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The article considers the development of story a duel between woman warrior and chosen hero in poetic dialogue Valerii Briusov Nadezhda Lvova. analysis poems constituting this (“Combat” by “Your Helmet Rolled…” Lvova) is made with reference to three aspects: gender aspect, life-building which was typical for Symbolists topics Briusov’s Lvova’s works general. “Combat”, based on Eddic plot Sigurd...

Tamilnadu, the ancient land with many accolades including eminent language, culture, bravery, hospitality has more crown and feather to its caps. Its achievements accomplishments knew no bounds. Endless song on praise of Tamil culture can be sung for ages ages. Among versatility bravery female warriors cannot ignored. One such significant contribution is The Ballad Warrior Girl Kuyili by Vanavi...