Matt Niewoehner and Kyle Muscarella The Amazons Matt Niewoehner and Kyle Muscarella
Background Information Mighty and independent Woman warriors Excluded men from society Governed their own tribe Men were their “slaves” Very strong and good fighting tactics Only raised girls Killed boys, left them in jungle, or left them with father
Summary of myth Heracles sent to steal Girdle When Heracles arrived Hippolyta greeted him Hera disguised herself, sent Amazons after Heracles Heracles sees the attack and kills Hippolyta After enemy is driven back, returns to Mycenae Gives belt/girdle to Eurytheus
Modern Language Used to describe someone Woman Warrior-like Muscular Tall Strong Acts differently
Allusion Wonder Woman: Warrior princess of the Amazons Possesses combat and war skills Feminist icon Equality for women Similar to original Amazons