Hua Mulan
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German folk tale
Tlaltecuhtli
Mesoamerican earth goddess associated with fertility
Nüwa
Chinese goddess born at the beginning of creation who fixed the mistakes made at first so that everything was perfect.
Helen of Troy
In Greek legends, the most beautiful woman of her time.
Anahita
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Calafia
Legendary warrior queen
Kaasteen
The girl who called a glacier
Lady Mary (from Mr. Fox)
English folk tale
Macha
Celtic goddess