"Scion that is both horse and woman, wielding utter control over the souls that wander the underworld, in opposition to the Martyr Igeyorhm, scion of light. Though she once served the gods as a guardian, when Ultima announced her rebellion, Shemhazai went to her, whispering of the gods' hidden weaknesses. She then descended upon the land without leave of the gods, and taught men of destruction and evil. For this she was stricken down and bound."

Female not only by description, but form. If you look at her legs and arms, she is petite enough to show signs of femininity. Although some males are petite in form, Shemhazai just has a completely feminine appearance.