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The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women across the Ancient World

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Book Synopsis: The real history of the Amazons in war and love—Amazons―fierce warrior women dwelling on the fringes of the known world―were the mythic archenemies of the ancient Greeks. Heracles and Achilles displayed their valor in duels with Amazon queens, and the Athenians reveled in their victory over a powerful Amazon army. In historical times, Cyrus of Persia, Alexander the Great, and the Roman general Pompey tangled with Amazons.

But just who were these bold barbarian archers on horseback who gloried in fighting, hunting, and sexual freedom? Were Amazons real? In this deeply researched, wide-ranging, and lavishly illustrated book, National Book Award finalist Adrienne Mayor presents the Amazons as they have never been seen before. This is the first comprehensive account of warrior women in myth and history across the ancient world, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Great Wall of China.

Mayor tells how amazing new archaeological discoveries of battle-scarred female skeletons buried with their weapons prove that women warriors were not merely figments of the Greek imagination. Combining classical myth and art, nomad traditions, and scientific archaeology, she reveals intimate, surprising details and original insights about the lives and legends of the women known as Amazons. Provocatively arguing that a timeless search for a balance between the sexes explains the allure of the Amazons, Mayor reminds us that there were as many Amazon love stories as there were war stories. The Greeks were not the only people enchanted by Amazons—Mayor shows that warlike women of nomadic cultures inspired exciting tales in ancient Egypt, Persia, India, Central Asia, and China.

Driven by a detective's curiosity, Mayor unearths long-buried evidence and sifts fact from fiction to show how flesh-and-blood women of the Eurasian steppes were mythologized as Amazons, the equals of men. The result is likely to become a classic.

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Discover the untold stories of the legendary Amazons in "The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women across the Ancient World"! Unleash the power of ancient Greek myth and historical findings as you delve into the unknown lives of these fierce warrior women. With National Book Award finalist Adrienne Mayor's deeply researched and lavishly illustrated account, you'll be transported to a world where battle-scarred female skeletons and their weapons prove that Amazons were more than just figments of imagination.

Uncover the truth about the Amazons' fascinating lives filled with fighting, hunting, and sexual freedom. Mayor's meticulous combination of classical myth, art, nomad traditions, and scientific archaeology brings forth surprising details and original insights. This groundbreaking book delves into the lives and legends of the Amazons, spanning from the Mediterranean Sea to the Great Wall of China. Brace yourself for a journey that will challenge and enchant you.

Feel the timeless allure of the Amazons as Mayor provocatively argues that the eternal search for balance between the sexes has fueled the fascination surrounding these warrior women. Prepare to be captivated by the multiple love stories that intertwine with the tales of war, not just within Greek mythology, but also ancient Egypt, Persia, India, Central Asia, and China. The love and war narratives of the Amazons will ignite your imagination and leave you wanting more.

Unlock a treasure trove of evidence and discover the truth behind the myth as Mayor's detective-like approach unearths long-buried secrets. You'll find yourself sifting through fact and fiction to reveal the reality of these flesh-and-blood women from the Eurasian steppes who were transformed into mythological equals of men. Brace yourself for a captivating and enlightening read that is certain to become a timeless classic.

Experience the mysteries and wonders of the Amazons firsthand. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of warrior women by grabbing your copy of "The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women across the Ancient World" today! Click here to order now.

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