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Who Were The Amazons? -- Max Dashu Interview -- Encore Presentation

34 Circe Salon -- Make Matriarchy Great Again -- Disrupting History

CHAPTER

Representation of Amazons in Ancient Greek Art

The chapter explores the portrayal of Amazons in ancient Greek art and the political implications of these representations. It discusses the myth of the breastless Amazons and debunks it with descriptions and artwork depicting them with both breasts. The chapter also highlights the historical accuracy of clothing portrayed in fifth century depictions and suggests that the initial portrayal of Amazons as Greek hoplite warriors was a result of incorporating the idea of female warriors into a familiar male archetype.

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