Fun historical character- Wilgefortis. Or rather, Saint Wilgefortis. The story goes that her father had arranged for her to marry a Pagan king. She was very upset at this idea, and prayed that she would become repulsive so that no one would want to marry her, and so that she would remain a virgin forever. Her prayers were answered, and she grew a nice long beard. Her father was angered by his newly bearded daughter, and had her crucified. Wilgefortis was later made the patron saint of women trying to escape abusive husbands.
The story of Wilgefortist fascinates me. Thus, I drew her. I'd have liked if I had had a gold pen to give her a gold crown, but silver works too.
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