Medieval Musings

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We women are always at the mercy of others.
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We women are always at the mercy of others.

A short story of Æthelburh, an Anglo-Saxon queen who forged her own path

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Apr 20, 2024
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Please be aware that this story touches very lightly on themes of grief, including the loss of a child. The latter, in particular, is a very brief mention, in Part Two. If these themes are difficult for you, please feel free to skip this post.

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