Episode 46
Who Were The Amazons? -- Max Dashu Interview
In a wonderful, spirited discussion, Max Dashu discusses her recent research into the warrior women called "Amazons." How did the Ancient Greek conception of femaleness shape the stories of Amazons that we know today? What is the relationship of Amazon
34 Circe Salon -- Make Matriarchy Great Again -- Disrupting History · Sean Marlon Newcombe, Max Dashu, Dawn "Sam" Alden
November 10, 20201h 6m
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Show Notes
In a wonderful, spirited discussion, Max Dashu discusses her recent research into the warrior women called "Amazons." How did the Ancient Greek conception of femaleness shape the stories of Amazons that we know today? What is the relationship of Amazon concept to the warrior tribes that existed in the Black Sea region? Was there really a standalone tribe of warrior women? Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dawn "Sam" Alden discuss these concepts with Max.
Topics
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