English
Legend has it that Brianda Pereira, a popular character from Terceira island, during the Battle of Salga, helped expell the invading Spanish soldiers by releasing wild cattle towards them. The resistance of Terceira island to the Spanish rule lasted two years, becoming the only territory of Portugal and headquarters of the Portuguese monarchy. This battle was won by the people, whose motto "Rather die free than in Peace subjected" still figures in the coat of arms of the Autonomous Region of the Azores.
