Susanna
Heroine of the Book of Daniel who chose death over sin; celebrated as a far braver champion of chastity than the pagan Lucretia.
Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture
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II. The Richness of the Old Testament
— Celebrated as far braver champion of chastity and life than Lucretia
"we celebrate Susanna, a far braver champion of chastity as well as of life and reputation."