See three more images of Tomoe Gozen, plus prints and photos of other Japanese samurai women.
Tomoe Gozen, the famous female samurai (1157-1247?)
By Kallie Szczepanski, About.com Guide
Actress portrays Tomoe Gozen, the female samurai
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