Key Info

- Tribe of warrior women

Brief Bio

The Amazons were a people in Greek mythology, portrayed in a number of ancient epic poems and legends, such as the Labours of Heracles, the Argonautica and the Iliad. They were female warriors and hunters, known for their physical agility, tactical acumen, strength, archery, riding skills, and the arts of combat. 

Their society was closed to men as only females were permitted within the Amazonian ranks. Amazons would only socialize with males for reproductive purposes. When males from neighboring towns were not available, Amazons would forceably use male prisoners instead. They raised only their daughters and sons were either sold as slaves or tossed into the ocean.