Queen Artemisia

Artemisia, the queen of Caria was among those who helped the Persian king during his campaign during the capture of Athens. Also Salamis Sea Battle where Persian and Athenian fleets had a war, Artemisia was commanding 5 ships representing Halicarnasos, Cos and other ancient cities in the region. Though she tried to persuade Persian King not to have sea battle with Greeks, the king followed the decision of the majority. Artemisia fought gallantly and earned the praising words of the king:

"My men fought like women and my women fought like men"