Lozen: The badass warrior woman you've probably never heard of

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Try as you might, you probably won't find Lozen's story in your history books.

Lozen's incredible skills and eventful, tragic life earned her the nickname the "Apache Joan of Arc." This Native American warrior was a Chihenne Chiricahua Apache medicine woman, a skilled fighter and strategist on the battlefield, the sister of a prominent Apache chief and ally to the famous Geronimo

Even as a child, Lozen demonstrated prolific abilities beyond her years. Many other Apache women's roles were being in charge of the home and community, but Lozen was more interested in the art of war. She became a medicine woman and warrior — a role not very common (although not unheard of) among her people. Read more...

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