| LC control no. | sh 96003498 |
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| Topical heading | Women heroes |
| Variant(s) | Heroines |
| See also | Heroes |
| Scope note | Here are entered works on women who have performed courageous acts or are admired for bravery, great deeds, or noble qualities. Works on the principal female characters of literary works are entered under Heroines in literature. |
| Subject example tracing | Note under Heroines in literature |
| Found in | Work cat.: 94-72287: Uncommon heroes : a celebration of heroes and role models for gay and lesbian Americans, 1994. Hennepin (Heroes and heroines, Gay and lesbian) Njau, R. Kenya women heroes and their mystical power, 1984. Scott. Dict.: p. 427 (hero: person admired for bravery, great deeds or noble qualities) Thorndike St. Dictionary: p. 518 (hero: person admired for contribution to a particular field) |
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