This is Part II of a four-part series (I, III, IVa, IVb) on the Amazons. In Part I, we looked at what ancient scholars had to say about the origins, society, and history of this legendary female tribe. Today, we will examine the geography of their homeland in northern Anatolia, which I will refer to …
The Amazons continue to spur the imagination to this day, after more than 2,500 years. Legends of a defiant tribe of female warriors fascinated the ancients as much as they do today. From the Amazon Rainforest to Wonder Woman, they have left an indelible imprint on world culture.[A] But who were these legendary women warriors? …
This is Part III of a four-part (I, II, IV) series on the early life of Heracles. In Part II, we left off with Heracles completing his fourth Labor. This week, we will examine Labors five through eight and investigate the nature of gods and demi-gods in Greek Mythology. Specifically, we will take a close …