THE AMAZONS: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women Across the Ancient World
In this work Mayor reveals intimate, surprising details and original insights about the flesh and blood women of the Eurasian steppes known as Amazons. Combining classical myth and art, nomad traditions, and scientific archeology, this is the first comprehensive account of warrior women in both myth and history across the ancient world. Photos, some in color.
Format: Paperbound
Pages: 519
Publisher: Princeton
Publishing status: Current
ISBN: 9780691170275
Item #: 1948652
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