Amazons: Warrior Women of Greek Mythology
We take a look at some of the more well-known Amazon myths of ancient Greece--and the mystery of their meaning in context.
Ancient History Fangirl · Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy
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Show Notes
Hippolyte and her golden belt. Penthesilea and the fall of Troy. The Daughters of Ares. Atalanta and the golden apples. They're everywhere in Greek mythology: fierce, deadly women warriors.
But in a society as male-dominated as ancient Greece, what did this obsession with strong warrior women mean? We take a look at some of the more well-known Amazon myths of ancient Greece--and the mystery of their meaning in context.
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