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Tomyris Queen of the Massagetae
Tomyris, a queen of the Massagetae, a Scythian pastoral-nomadic group in Central Asia, became legendary for her confrontation with Cyrus the Great of Persia around 530 BCE. Her most fascinating and formidable legacy is defeating the Persian army and personally killing Cyrus, according to ancient accounts. Tomyris's story stands out not just for the dramatic nature of her victory but also for her leadership in a male-dominated era, demonstrating strategic military acumen and resilience.