Pope Joan

Pope Joan is a legendary figure said to have been a woman who disguised herself as a man to become pope during the Middle Ages. According to the tale, she rose through the church ranks and served as pope for a few years before her gender was revealed, leading to her downfall. Historians generally consider Pope Joan a myth, with no solid evidence of her existence; the story likely emerged as a moral or satirical tale. The legend highlights themes of gender roles, power, and societal norms of the time.