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Lady Godiva is the story of loyalty, rebellion, passion and compassion. In the 11th century, the people of Coventry, England, were in rebellion due to the heavy taxes imposed. Lady Godiva, wife of Lord Leofric, who increased taxes, thinks on the side of the people. He tries to persuade Lord Leofric to lower taxes. Lord Leofric, disturbed by his wife's insistence, makes her an offer that you think she will never accept; On Lady Godiva's back, covered only by her connections, she says the tax will be reduced, with sections stored across the streets of Coventry. Believing that Lady Godiva would dare to do this, my Lord thought that he would break his wife's pressure in this way. But Lady Godiva makes this transition on her horse. People who learn about this situation close their shops and return to their homes. In order to protect the honor of the lady, people do not interfere with her success, not even the curtains of any window are opened. In the face of Lady's brave performance, they show their deep respect for her by closing their eyes. Lord Leofric keeps his promise to his wife and reduces taxes. After this incident, Lady Godiva's courage, determination, purity, passion and beauty inspired many artists and has been depicted in many different styles and has been the subject of sculptures throughout history.