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Antianeirai

In the "Illiad," Homer describes the legendary tribe of female warriors as "antianeirai," or "those who go to war like men." Although it has taken some time, Hollywood has started to portray leading female characters as strong and athletic as opposed to weak and volunerable.
 
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TV's first superheroine. Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman.

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Xena, Warrior Princess
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"Terminator's" Linda Hamilton and her arms of steel.

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Lucy Lawless as Xena
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Jennifer Garner as "Daredevil's" Elektra. 

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Carrie Ann Moss as Trinity from "Matrix."

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Angelina as Lara Croft, originally a video-game buxom adventuress.

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Xena's trusted side-kick, Gabrielle.

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Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman in "Batman Returns"

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Angelina Jolie as "Tomb Raider's" Lara Croft

Source: Encyclopedia Mythica
 
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