The Amazons
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Matt Niewoehner and Kyle Muscarella The Amazons
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The Amazons . Matt Niewoehner and Kyle Muscarella. Background Information. Mighty and independent Woman warriors Excluded men from society Governed their own tribe Men were their “slaves” Very strong and good fighting tactics Only raised girls - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Matt Niewoehner and Kyle Muscarella
The Amazons
• Mighty and independent• Woman warriors• Excluded men from society• Governed their own tribe• Men were their “slaves”• Very strong and good fighting tactics• Only raised girls• Killed boys, left them in jungle, or left them with
father
Background Information
•Heracles sent to steal Girdle•When Heracles arrived Hippolyta greeted him•Hera disguised herself, sent Amazons after Heracles•Heracles sees the attack and kills Hippolyta•After enemy is driven back, returns to Mycenae•Gives belt/girdle to Eurytheus
Summary of myth
• Used to describe someone• Woman• Warrior-like• Muscular• Tall• Strong • Acts differently
Modern Language
Wonder Woman:• Warrior princess of the Amazons• Possesses combat and war skills• Feminist icon• Equality for women• Similar to original Amazons
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