Her Visions Defeated an Army
Nightshift – Kurzgesagt After Dark • 2026-06-03T14:00:08Z • 15:54:00 • intermediate • History
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Discover the incredible story of Dihya, the warrior queen whose visions and bravery inspired her people to resist an invading army. Her tale is one of courage, sacrifice, and the complexities of history.
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sorceress
/ˈsɔrsərɪs/
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A woman who practices sorcery; a witch.
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The villagers spoke in hushed tones about the sorceress who lived in the forest.
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derogatory
/dɪˈrɑɡəˌtɔri/
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Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
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His derogatory comments about her work were uncalled for and hurtful.
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scorched-earth
/ˈskɔrʧt ɜrθ/
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A military strategy that involves destroying anything that could be useful to the enemy while advancing through or withdrawing from an area.
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The army employed a scorched-earth policy to prevent the enemy from gaining resources.
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humiliating
/hjuˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/
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Causing someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed.
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Losing the match in front of his friends was a humiliating experience for him.
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immense
/ɪˈmɛns/
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Extremely large or great; unmeasurable.
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The immense size of the mountain range took her breath away.
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narrative
/ˈnærətɪv/
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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
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The narrative of the novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.
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