Scathach, Warrior and Woman

I am a warrior. I am a woman. Some say I was a queen. Some even say I rose to become a goddess, a Gaelic guardian of the dead, leading fallen warriors to their reward. I don't know. The heat of battle and smell of the blood of my enemies was my reward.

I am a warrior. I am a woman. Some say I taught young men the finer points of combat. Some say I even made those same young men "friends of my thighs" and taught them the finer points of much more delicate skills. I don't know. I taught what I knew to those who wanted to know it, too.

I am a warrior. I am a woman. Some say I birthed daughters. Some even say one of those daughters brought home a warrior named Cúchulainn and that I gave him his deadly sword. I don't know. I helped one who would be a partner to my daughter.

I am a warrior. I am a woman. I say that should be enough for any lifetime.