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city-of-ladies · 2 months

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Antonina: a powerful woman in the sixth-century Roman world

"Antonina was the most powerful uncrowned woman in the sixth-century Roman world. She deposed Pope Silverius, arranged for the sacking of John the Cappadocian, traveled across the Mediterranean with her husband, and even occasionally inserted herself into the running of his army. She knew soldiers, officers, the emperor, popes, bishops, and historians, and at various times commanded them, pleaded with them, and intimidated them. This is a remarkable resume, virtually unparalleled among Roman military wives, and certainly without parallel in the sixth century. She was a formidable woman and, like her friend and patron Theodora, one who was occasionally feared. If the reputation of Belisarius is sometimes inflated in modern evaluations, the reputation of Antonina has been chronically underappreciated. Historians have focused far too much on the Secret History story of Antonina’s affair and her supposed domination of Belisarius, and far too little on her exceptional career. She is evidence that elite women in the sixth century could take on public roles alongside their husbands."

Belisarius & Antonina: Love and war in the age of Justinian, David Alan Parnell

#antonina #leaders #powerful women #history #women in history #women's history #6th century #belisarius #byzantine empire #justinian I #empress theodora

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luxuryandlilacs · 9 months

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Manifestelle

On a dream girl journey, we want to basically brainwash ourselves to be the best version of ourselves. One way to do that is watching specific content to curate that dream girl. One youtuber I’ve been loving is Manifestelle. Here are some notes I’ve been taking so far:

Broke men love to project their insecurities and negativity on you. Don’t let them have access to you.

You shouldn’t be friends with men. Men look better when they are seen with you. They need to invest in you if they are to be seen with you.

As a woman, you are valuable just by existing.

Listen with your ears, not your triggers.

De-centering men is centering yourself and your desires.

Don’t get mad, get paid.

Abolish low effort men, 💅

Men want the high maintenance.

Stop playing life on hard mode.

Use the patriarchy to your benefit.

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alexismusictrek · 2 months

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Yesterday, today, and tomorrow👀😏💖

#KateMulgrew & #MaryMcDonnell make me one grateful af lesbian💯 So beautiful to have such grace to look up to🙏🏼

#kate mulgrew #mary mcdonnell #powerful women #mommy #send halp #queens #star trek #battlestar galactica #fucking queen #she made me queer

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glowuptipsbyekta · 2 months

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How To Be A Confident Women?

Self-Awareness: Know yourself, your strengths, and weaknesses.

Goal Setting: Set achievable goals to boost your confidence.

Challenge Negative Thoughts: Replace self-criticism with positivity.

Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself, especially in tough times.

Step Out of Comfort Zone: Growth happens beyond your comfort zone.

Assertiveness: Learn to express yourself clearly and respectfully.

Self-Care: Prioritize your well-being through sleep, nutrition, and exercise.

Supportive Relationships: Surround yourself with people who uplift you.

Celebrate Accomplishments: Acknowledge and celebrate your successes.

Embrace Failure: See setbacks as opportunities for growth.

Positive Body Language: Stand tall and exude confidence through your posture.

Continuous Learning: Invest in personal development and skills enhancement.

#personal development #motivation #self improvement #glow up #becoming that girl #personal growth #confident #women #powerful women

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blackgirlsreverything · 1 year

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And he will forever prosper ❤️

#jalen hurts #women #women in sports #powerful women #strong women #women in business

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ladyamanda123 · 3 months

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Interesting….what’s everyone’s thoughts on this? Vogue does a cover of powerhouse women and Taylor isn’t on it. Think she heard Kim was involved and was like hell no? Karlie’s obviously in it. Did Taylor not get an invite to this?? I find this really confusing. How do you have a cover of powerful women and not include the Time Person of the Year. Seems really weird. Would Taylor have overshadowed everyone else?

#taylor swift #karlie kloss #vogue #vogue magazine #vogue cover #powerful women

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nickysfacts · 2 months

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Happy Women’s History Month!

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To celebrate here are a couple of examples of historical women from around the world that showcase how we have always been leaders, in every sense of the word!

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#history #womens history month #girl power #women empowerment #female leaders #women in history #this is what makes us girls #role models #sisterhood #grl pwr #powerful women #historical figures #nickys facts

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undergroundrockpress · 10 months

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Colette en 1912.

#Colette #Writer #1912 #Icon #powerful women

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paleinsalt · 1 year

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#kassandra #assassins creed odyssey #fanart #acs #digital art #illustration #powerful women

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city-of-ladies · 27 days

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Japan's third empress regnant, Empress Jitō (645-703) was a powerful and effective ruler. Shrewd, bold and clever, she walked in the footsteps of empresses Suiko and Saimei and prevailed against all odds.

A troubled youth

Jitō was the daughter of Prince Naka no Ōe, the son of empress regnant Saimei. The year she was born, her father killed a minister in front of his mother, leading to her abdication.

Jitō’s maternal grandfather committed suicide three years later, having been wrongly accused of plotting against Prince Naka no Ōe. Jitō’s mother, Ochi, died of grief. Jitō was thus placed in her grandmother's care and raised by the former empress.

At age 12, she was married to her paternal uncle, Prince Ōama, who was 27. Jitō was a reserved person with a brilliant intelligence and much liked by the court. She was curious, open-minded and studied Chinese literature. The death of her grandmother in 661 pained her greatly. In 662, Jitō gave birth to her only child: prince Kusakabe. Her father then ascended took the throne as Emperor Tenji in 667.

Succession struggle

The question of Emperor Tenji’s succession soon arose. The sovereign favored Jitō’s half-brother, Prince Ōtomo, but Prince Ōama had his own ambitions. He and Jitō left the court, waiting for an opportunity to strike.

Ōtomo indeed succeeded Tenji, but Ōama revolted against him soon after with Jitō's support. When they arrived at Ise province, she dressed in male clothes and personally addressed the troops. She also worked on tactical plans. As Ōama left to leave an offensive in Ōmi province, Jitō took command of the troops stationed at Ise. She had indeed volunteered to defend the shrine dedicated to the sun Goddess, Amaterasu.

Their joint efforts led to their success. Ōama ascended the throne in 673 as emperor Tenmu, with Jitō becoming his co-ruler.

The radiant empress

Jitō was very influential in court matters. This was reflected in the choice of Tenmu's heir. He could have chosen his son by another woman, Prince Ōtsu, as his heir, but chose Jitō’s son, Prince Kusakabe, instead.

As Tenmu died in 686, Jitō took the matter in hand. She declared Ōtsu guilty of treason and forced him to commit suicide. She then organized grandiose funerals for her husband and wrote poems expressing her grief.

Oh, the autumn foliage

Of the hill of Kamioka!

My good Lord and Sovereign

Would see it in the evening

And ask of it in the morning.

On that very hill from afar

I gaze, wondering

If he sees it to-day,

Or asks of it to-morrow.

Sadness I feel at eve,

And heart-rending grief at morn—

The sleeves of my coarse-cloth robe

Are never for a moment dry.

Her son died in 689. Since her grandson was too young to rule, Jitō became empress regnant.

She reformed the country, establishing a strong central power and surrounded herself with capable ministers. In 689, she enacted a mandatory code for all local governors. In 690, she launched a population census.

She reformed the army, improving the recruitment conditions and the troops' training. A protector of the arts, she also actively participated in the propagation of Buddhism. Poetry became more refined during her reign. One of her poems was later included in the popular Hyakunin Isshu anthology:

The spring has passed

And the summer come again

For the silk-white robes

So they say, are spread to dry

On Mount Kaguyama

Jitō made her predecessors' objective of replacing the tribal system with a strong central power a reality. Her rule was synonymous with a degree of stability that neither her father nor husband were able to reach. She can be regarded as one of the true founders of Japan’s imperial monarchy. The empress was also fond of travels. In 692, she undertook a trip symbolic trip to Ise province, strengthening her authority and gaining the support of the local people.

The empress indeed took advantage of the Shinto rituals and the image of the sun Goddess to reinforce her legitimacy and used the links between the deity and the imperial family. Such was her prestige that Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, one of the greatest poets of his time, compared her to a goddess.

The retired empress

Jitō’s grandson, Monmu (r. 697-707) was ready to take the throne. She stepped back as Daijō Tennō (or “retired emperor”), becoming the first sovereign in Japanese history to assume this title. The power was in reality still in her hands. The Taihō Code was promulgated in 701, reforming governmental administration as well as administrative and penal law. This was only made possible by the reforms enacted during her reign.

In 702, she went through another tour of inspection of the eastern provinces and bestowed gifts and court ranks on the local officials and leading farmers. Jitō died in the first month 703 and her ashes were interred in her husband's tomb.

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