Amazon warriors frequently appeared in the art, literature, and mythology of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The idea of a female warrior society existing on the fringes of civilization continues to capture the imagination of modern generations, inspiring comic books and movies. In this gallery, we look at 25 images of Amazon warriors in ancient Greek and Roman art.
Kylix with an Amazonomachy Scene
Amazonomachies, scenes depicting battles between Greek armies and Amazons, were very popular in classical antiquity. This archaic wine-mixing vessel depicts a war between Amazon warriors and Greeks. Black-figure pottery attributed to the Group of Rhodes, c. 540 BCE.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
