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https://mas.to/@markwyner/113200418204781481 markwyner@mas.to - George Lucas got the idea for Princess Leia's iconic "space buns" from Mexican revolutionary women. Specifically Clara de la Rocha, a total badass.
Clara's descendant recounted:
"She crossed a river on horseback…and was able to take out a power station in order to allow the rebel forces to attack during night without being seen."
Just like Leia, eh?
On Clara:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_de_la_Rocha
Lucas interview:
https://time.com/archive/6911956/so-whats-the-deal-with-leias-hair/
#HispanicHeritageMonth #Mexico #History #StarWars #PrincessLeia
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princesses are not afraid of chili peppers...
#starwars #princessleia #unafraid #flea #vidcap #animatedgif
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