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Penthesilea's Legend
- Penthesilea, the Amazon queen, fought in the Trojan War, seeking to avenge Hector's death and kill Achilles.
- Achilles, moved by her honor, cradled her as she died, a stark contrast to his treatment of Hector.
Penthesilea's Medieval Revival
- Penthesilea's legend was revived in 12th-century Western Europe, particularly during the Second Crusade.
- She became a symbol of female heroism, chivalry, and courtly love, linked to Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Eleanor's Amazonian Cosplay
- Eleanor of Aquitaine's participation in the Second Crusade led to rumors of her dressing as an Amazon.
- These rumors, combined with the crusade's failure, contributed to her "Black Legend."