Ancient Celtic women served as both warriors and rulers.
Girls as well as boys could be trained to fight with swords
and other weapons. One of the most prominent
training schools in Gaelic mythology was run by Scathach
(pronounced “sca-hah” or “skya”), a woman warrior
from what is now Scotland. The practice of bearing arms
was relatively common among women. Women
were recorded as having taken part in the final battle
against Caius Suetonius Paulinus when he advanced
upon the druid stronghold on the island of Mona
(now Anglesey) in present-day Wales.
I've always maintained that I've never met a truly passive woman in my life. These chicks are hot with a sword and shield.
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