CLA219H1 Quiz: The Rest of the Terms After Test Two.docx
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The amazons (greek: , amaz nes, singular , amaz n) are a nation of all-female warriors in greek mythology and classical antiquity. Herodotus placed them in a region bordering scythia in sarmatia (modern territory of ukraine). Other historiographers place them in asia minor,[1] or. Notable queens of the amazons are penthesilea, who participated in the trojan. War, and her sister hippolyta, whose magical girdle, given to her by her father. Ares, was the object of one of the labours of hercules. Amazonian raiders were often depicted in battle with greek warriors in amazonomachies in classical art. The amazons have become associated with many historical people throughout the. In roman historiography, there are various accounts of amazon raids in asia minor. From the early modern period, their name has become a term for female warriors in general. The dionysia[p] was a large festival in ancient athens in honor of the god.
