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Nora probably is based on Thor, since, like Maki said, Monty said that Team JNPR are based on characters who crossdressed.

Jaune is Joan of Arc

Nora is Thor

Pyrrha is probably Achilles, who crossdressed under the name Pyrrha

Ren is most likely Mulan