From @joannechocolat

Élisabeth Thible (1757–1785) was the first woman to fly in an untethered hot air balloon.

She was a professional #opera singer, and during her first flight, sang several operatic duets whilst also feeding the balloon's firebox, dressed as the goddess #Minerva.

Illustration credit: Bernardo França

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