Amazons
In Greek mythology, the Amazons were either an ancient legendary nation of female warriors or a contemporary land of women at the outer edges of the world. The legends appear to have a nugget of factual basis in warrior women among the Scythians, but classical Greeks never ceased to be astounded at such role-reversals. In early modern usage, the word was often used to refer to strong and independent women, in contrast to conventional stereotypes of women as weak and passive (see "damsel in distress"), but now "amazon" in such contexts has self-ironic overtones. (Compare "Valkyrie".)
Related Topics:
Greek mythology - Scythia - Damsel in distress - Valkyrie
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Etymology |
| ► | Amazons of Greek mythology |
| ► | Scythian origins |
| ► | Amazons in Greek art |
| ► | Amazon-like cultures in history |
| ► | Modern depiction of Amazons |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
| ► | References |
| ► | Sources |
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