Boudicca, wife of King Prasutagus of the Iceni tribe, is one of history’s most powerful and respected women. She is one of the most renowned women in history today due to the fact that she showed the Romans that women could be strong, brave, determined and leaders of men. However, her story was not regarded significant and influential until it became popular during the reign of another queen who headed an army against another foreign invasion, Queen Elizabeth I.
Boudicca left a legacy of being viewed as an icon of nation resistance for the British and serves as an important cultural symbol. She has served as a heroine and role model for early feminism and inspiration.
Boudicca left a legacy of being viewed as an icon of nation resistance for the British and serves as an important cultural symbol. She has served as a heroine and role model for early feminism and inspiration.
Boudicca has been a significant inspiration throughout the centuries to many strong women. During Elizabeth the 1st reign, she was known as a strong, heroic British queen battling mighty foreign powers. Many positive parallels were being drawn to their present queen who was fighting for the power of Spain.
Boudicca's influence had another large resurgence during Queen Victoria's reign. The name Boudicca means 'victory', and it was believed that Queen Victoria had been named after Boudicca. The Victorians acclaimed Boudicca as a valiant British fighter against Roman oppression. It is ironic that Boudicca was fighting against an imperialist empire, which had the attitude of bringing civilization to the 'savages', exactly like the British empire in Victorian times.
Boudicca is remembered as the great warrior queen due to her passionate attempts to free not only herself, but also her tribe from the harsh rule of the Roman empire. This had a momentous impact on many aspects of history. The rebellion was a crucial moment in time for early British history and as a result of it the Romans made certain that their installations after the revolt were secure and that the Briton population never more posed a threat.
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This magnificent warrior queen is known in history due to the fact that she achieved fought for her country and overcame major hurdles all for her people and more importantly for herself. Although Boudicca lost the final battle against the Romans, she never let the Romans conquer her.
Today her significant impact can be seen through her statue made in commemoration of her located outside the House of Parliament on Westminster Bridge, London. This amazing statue represents Boudicca's inspirational legacy. Boudicca's statue continues to give the people of the 21st century hope and inspiration. It also serves as propaganda. Boudicca is first and foremost Britain's first heroine and will continue to inspire many women and maybe even men in the future. |
The YouTube clip above portrays Boudicca as a fierce leader in a humorous way.