Illustration
A depiction of an Amazon warrior from a 2nd century CE Attic relief slab. (Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, Athens).
About the Author
Mark is a history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at WHE.
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Cartwright, M. (2021, April 06). Amazon Warrior, Attic Relief Plaque. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13801/amazon-warrior-attic-relief-plaque/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Amazon Warrior, Attic Relief Plaque." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 06, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13801/amazon-warrior-attic-relief-plaque/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Amazon Warrior, Attic Relief Plaque." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 06 Apr 2021. Web. 25 May 2022.
