The tragedy of war is often most poignantly observed through the eyes of the women widowed and bereft of their children from war. Greek tragedies are often named after these famous tragic heroines and the Roman poet Ovid was heavily preoccupied with their stories. But within epic itself, women are still some of the most interesting and nuanced characters.

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