Amazons, Greek Warrior Women
The fiercest female archers in the ancient world
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This week, we continue to honor our dear Sagittarius friends with a look at some of the fiercest archers in the ancient world, the Amazons. Long before Jeff Bezos made their name a household word, they were feared throughout the Greek empire.
The Myth of the Amazons
The Amazons were a legendary tribe of warrior women in Greek mythology; skilled in archery, horseback riding, and other forms of combat. They lived in the region that is now Ukraine.
Living in isolated, matriarchal societies, they were known for their prowess in battle, and some stories even suggest that they would cut or cauterize one of their breasts to enhance their skill in archery. The term “Amazon” is believed to be derived from the Greek words “a-” (without) and “mazos” (breast), although this etymology is debated.
Since no men were allowed among the Amazons, they maintained their numbers through annual visits to a nearby tribe of male warriors. Baby girls resulting from these encounters were raised as fierce fighters, while male babies were either returned to the village of their fathers or left to die in the elements.
Royal Sisters
Queen Hippolyta is one of the most famous Amazonian queens. In one of the labors of Hercules, he was tasked with retrieving her magic girdle as part of his trial. Her sister Penthesilea was another prominent queen. She fought in the Trojan War, leading a contingent of Amazons, coming to aid the Trojans, but was ultimately killed by Achilles in single combat.
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