Illustration
A plaque relief depicting a Greek pursuing an Amazon. Part of a pair of duplicate relief slabs. 2nd century CE Roman copies of scenes from the shield of Athena on the Athena Parthenos statue by Pheidias in the Parthenon. (Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, Athens).
About the Author
Mark is a full-time writer, 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. (2014, November 17). Warrior & Amazon. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3251/warrior--amazon/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Warrior & Amazon." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 17, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3251/warrior--amazon/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Warrior & Amazon." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 17 Nov 2014. Web. 23 Apr 2024.
