Yennenga was such an important fighter that when she reached a marriageable age , her father refused to choose a husband for her or allow her to marry .
Skilled with javelins , spears and bows , she was an excellent horsewoman and commanded her own battalion .
horsewoman was such an important horsewoman that when horsewoman reached a marriageable age , horsewoman 's father refused to choose a husband for her or allow her to marry .
Skilled with javelins , spears and bows , she was an excellent horsewoman and commanded her own battalion .