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Boudicca's Hair Color: What Do Historical Sources Say?

Historical sources don't explicitly state the exact color of Boudicca's hair. However, descriptions from Roman historians Tacitus and Dio Cassius suggest a fiery, striking appearance:

* Tacitus describes her as having "tawny hair."

* Dio Cassius says she had "a great mass of the reddest hair" and that it fell "down to her hips."

So, based on these accounts, Boudicca likely had red hair or reddish-brown hair. The descriptions emphasize its vividness and length.