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The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women across the Ancient World,Used
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The real history of the Amazons in war and loveAmazonsfierce warrior women dwelling on the fringes of the known worldwere the mythic archenemies of the ancient Greeks. Heracles and Achilles displayed their valor in duels with Amazon queens, and the Athenians reveled in their victory over a powerful Amazon army. In historical times, Cyrus of Persia, Alexander the Great, and the Roman general Pompey tangled with Amazons.But just who were these bold barbarian archers on horseback who gloried in fighting, hunting, and sexual freedom? Were Amazons real? In this deeply researched, wideranging, and lavishly illustrated book, National Book Award finalist Adrienne Mayor presents the Amazons as they have never been seen before. This is the first comprehensive account of warrior women in myth and history across the ancient world, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Great Wall of China.Mayor tells how amazing new archaeological discoveries of battlescarred female skeletons buried with their weapons prove that women warriors were not merely figments of the Greek imagination. Combining classical myth and art, nomad traditions, and scientific archaeology, she reveals intimate, surprising details and original insights about the lives and legends of the women known as Amazons. Provocatively arguing that a timeless search for a balance between the sexes explains the allure of the Amazons, Mayor reminds us that there were as many Amazon love stories as there were war stories. The Greeks were not the only people enchanted by AmazonsMayor shows that warlike women of nomadic cultures inspired exciting tales in ancient Egypt, Persia, India, Central Asia, and China.Driven by a detective's curiosity, Mayor unearths longburied evidence and sifts fact from fiction to show how fleshandblood women of the Eurasian steppes were mythologized as Amazons, the equals of men. The result is likely to become a classic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the book 'The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women across the Ancient World' about? A: This book provides a comprehensive account of the Amazons, exploring their historical and mythological significance as warrior women across various ancient cultures, from Greece to China.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Adrienne Mayor, a National Book Award finalist known for her research on historical women and mythology.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 544 pages, offering detailed insights and extensive research on the topic.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is a paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'The Amazons' published? A: The book was published on February 9, 2016.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and includes archaeological evidence, making it suitable for academic purposes as well as general interest.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of gender roles, warrior culture, and the historical reality versus mythology of the Amazons.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book is lavishly illustrated, providing visual context to the historical narratives and findings discussed.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is being sold as new, ensuring that it is in perfect condition for readers.
- Q: Can this book appeal to general readers or is it only for historians? A: The book is designed to appeal to both general readers interested in history and mythology, as well as historians and scholars.