The Amazons Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the Amazons and where did they live
A
They were a mythological race of warrior women who lived on the eastern boarders of the Greek world.
2
Q
How did they carry on their line and why was it necessary?
A
They were all women, so they’d go to neighbouring tribes to get pregnant, donate any boys and keep all the girls
3
Q
What are they thought to have done to aid their fighting
A
Remove their right breast
4
Q
What is the amazonomachy
A
A frieze that was 31m in length and ran round the inside of a temple
5
Q
What two myths did the amazonomachy display?
A
The Amazons vs the Greeks in the Trojan war and the Amazons vs Hercules and his Greek allies
6
Q
What did the Amazons wear?
A
Tunics and armour, a style that was used by Greek women in athletics contests
