Nine Forgotten Queens who Shaped the World

Queen Tomyris of Massagetae

Tomyris, the queen of the Massagetae, a nomadic tribe in Central Asia, is best known for her military victory against Cyrus the Great of Persia. After the capture and subsequent death of her son, Tomyris challenged Cyrus to battle and defeated his mighty army, reportedly causing his death. Her victory over one of the greatest conquerors of the ancient world demonstrates her prowess as a military leader.