Legendary female warrior, member of the Pishdadian dynasty, and ancient Persian royal lineage
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According to Persian mythology, Bānu Gošab possessed exceptional skill in archery and was renowned for her bravery and strength in battle. She was a prominent warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Rostam, a central figure in Persian mythology and the Shahnameh, an epic poem written by Ferdowsi.
Bānu Gošab’s stories and exploits are often intertwined with Rostam’s adventures, and she is depicted as a fiercely independent and courageous warrior. Her presence in Persian mythology highlights the important role of women in warfare and showcases their remarkable abilities and contributions on the battlefield.
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Other reincarnations
1st Age –Tanis Peregrym, she is an Atharim hunter based in the greater Moscow region.
2nd Age – Thalei Covunetin, late in the Age, she was a champion of gladiatorial games, a dueling blood sport that pit combatants against one another to the point of defeat before a crowd. Later, during the war, she declared her allegiance to an Aes Sedai patron and fought in his armies.
3rd Age – Tiallin Sharif, she was a Maiden of the Spear of the Aiel .
4th Age – Sylara Telukai, Deathwatch Guard who served the Emperor and Empress of Seanchan as a member of her their personal guard.
5th Age – Bānu Gošab, Persian mythology. A heroine knight who frequently killed or captured suitors who did not meet her standards.
6th Age – Vishpala, a warrior of Hindu pantheon who who lost her leg in battle, was given a ‘leg of iron’, and returned to fight.
7th Age – Khawla bint Al-Azwar, legendary Muslim warrior.
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