Marya morevna

Every girl dreams of being not only a princess, but also a warrior. Well, in Slavic mythology many of the women are warrior-princesses. The perfect combo!

“Just you wait,” he hissed. “Just you wait. Papa Koschei is coming, coming, coming, over the hills on his red horse, and he’s got bells on his boots and a ring in his pocket, and he knows your name, Marya Morevna.”

It's not my best, but I figured I would share anyway.

Marya was a warrior queen who ruled a small kingdom and for some 10 years, kept Koschei the Deathless a captive in her castle's tower. She fell in love with Ivan Tsarevitch, and while she was away on a campaign, he accidentally released Koschei. The evil wizard then abducted the queen and Ivan Tsarevitch was forced to find some way to kill him. Ivan was successful and was reunited with Marya. The two of them were married and their kingdoms became united. The Morevna Project Wikipedia

Marya Morevna.

"Snow White" retold by Paul Heins, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman, 1974