Bibliograph

Searching for the Amazons, the real warrior women of the ancient world, John Man

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Searching for the Amazons, the real warrior women of the ancient world, John Man

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-280) and index

Illustrations

mapsplatesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Searching for the Amazons

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1023626862

Responsibility statement

John Man

Sub title

the real warrior women of the ancient world

Summary

A deeply researched and sweeping history that redefines our understanding of the Amazons and their culture, tracking the ancient legend into the modern world and examining its significance today. -- Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Changing myths, emerging truths -- A legend and its meaning -- Close encounters of the Scythian kind -- A short chapter on breasts -- Treasures in bone and gold -- The ice maiden -- Sarmatians: the roots of the legend -- The return of the mounted archer -- Amazonia: from dreams to new reality -- A painting, two plays and a suicide -- The Amazons of "Black Sparta" -- Amazons with wings: Russia's night witches -- Wonder Woman: the secret origins of an Amazon princess -- Epilogue: Halfway to Amazonia

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