The Amazons

Matt Niewoehner and Kyle Muscarella

The Amazons

• 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

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Background Information

•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

Summary of myth

• Used to describe someone• Woman• Warrior-like• Muscular• Tall• Strong • Acts differently

Modern Language

Wonder Woman:• Warrior princess of the Amazons• Possesses combat and war skills• Feminist icon• Equality for women• Similar to original Amazons

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