07 Works, The Art of War, 17th-century Italian Old Masters' The Flagellation of Alma, with footnotes

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The Flagellation of Alma

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In the dimly lit jail cell, the once proud Arab warrior woman now finds herself captured and confined. Her fair complexion and slim figure are a striking contrast against the harsh surroundings. Her fiery red hair cascades down her back like a vibrant waterfall, a stark reminder of her fierce spirit.

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The Flagellation of Alma

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Adorned in a torn halter top, the fabric shows signs of the battles she has fought. Each tear represents a struggle, a testament to her strength and resilience. The once vibrant colors are now faded, echoing the toll that her imprisonment has taken on her spirit.

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The Flagellation of Alma

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Her waist is wrapped in a torn fabric, barely clinging to its former elegance. The wrap, once a symbol of her heritage and pride, now mirrors the devastation she has faced in captivity. It hangs loosely, barely concealing the scars and bruises that mar her skin, reminders of the fierce battles she fought before her capture.

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Alma is Finally Released

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Yet, even in her battered state, her beauty remains unyielding. Her piercing gaze, filled with determination and unquenchable ardor, refuses to be subdued. Her high cheekbones accentuate her striking features, adding an air of regality to her otherwise desolate surroundings.

Having found no grounds to hold her any longer, Alma is finally released!

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Alma departs

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Although trapped within the cold confines of her jail cell, her indomitable spirit remained unbroken. She stood tall, a beacon of strength amidst the darkness, as she awaited the opportunity to reclaim her freedom and continue her noble fight - a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Arab warrior woman.

Alma was by far the most distinguished of women because of her many superior qualities, especially because of the bravery she demonstrated in defense of her people.

Islam elevated the status of women, treating them on an equal footing with a man. Women had a newfound independent identity, in the physical and spiritual spheres.

Islamic history is full of warrior women who fiercely fought for what they believed in, defended what they cherished, and defied all expectations and became legends.

The Warrior Woman is an ancient archetype that is not well known because the stories have been both forgotten and suppressed. Mythology is full of warrior goddesses.

Traditionally, the Bedouin were among the most dangerous of desert tribes, fighting among themselves when outsiders weren’t available. Constantly on the move to find new pastures for their livestock, they learned to live with the minimum of possessions and little external support in the harshest of lands. Loyalty to tribe and family was all that helped a warrior survive. More on Desert Warriors

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