Aethelflaed part 6: the True Story of Judith and Holofernes?

Ethel Fled, a formidable leader, fortified her kingdom with strategic defenses and collaborated with her brother Edward to launch proactive attacks against the Danes. Her military foresight may have inspired the poem Judith, which parallels her struggles and triumphs. The poem tells of Judith, a heroine who defies norms to deliver divine justice. Ethel Fled's leadership was not unique, as history records other women like Matilda and Gerberga who led with strength and purpose.

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