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 full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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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/
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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. 29 Nov 2022.
