Amazon Warrior Women
Amazon Warrior Women
1. Who were the Amazon Warrior Women?
- Amazons, a race of fierce women who mated with vanquished male foes and kept only the female children they bore, were believed to occupy the area around the Black Sea.
2. Where are references to the Amazons found?
- Amazon women also crop up in Greek myths. One of the labors of Hercules, for example, required him to acquire the girdle of the Amazon queen, Hippolyte. The Amazons of Greek mythology most likely had no connection to the women of the steppes.
3. What evidence is there that the Amazons may have existed in real life?
- The first direct evidence for warrior women of high status on the steppes of southern Russia comes from excavations of burial sites of the Sauromatian culture dating from the 6th to the 4th century B.C. Judging from their grave goods, Sauromatians were nomadic, experts in animal husbandry, and skilled in warfare.
4. What was found at the burial site in southern Europe?
- Golden cups, golden jewelry, and many elaborate things. There was less weaponry found.
Calamity Jane For each of the questions below, write at least one paragraph in response.
1. Who was Calamity Jane? What is known about the real Calamity Jane?
- American frontierswoman and professional scout known for her claim of being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok and fighting Indians.
2. What are the trademarks of Calamity Jane? What were some of the tall tales, rumors, or legends that were told about Calamity Jane?
- Calamity Jane was a woman of the Wild West renowned for her sharp-shooting, whiskey swilling, and cross-dressing way, but also for her kindness towards others.
3. How did the dime novels influence the legend of Calamity Jane?
- The dime novels made up situations that did not take place.
4. Even in her day, there were many tall tales surrounding Calamity Jane. What made her a good subject for the tall tales? Why did she become a celebrity of sorts?
- Calamity Jane was a heroine. She would be considered a
1. Who were the Amazon Warrior Women?
- Amazons, a race of fierce women who mated with vanquished male foes and kept only the female children they bore, were believed to occupy the area around the Black Sea.
2. Where are references to the Amazons found?
- Amazon women also crop up in Greek myths. One of the labors of Hercules, for example, required him to acquire the girdle of the Amazon queen, Hippolyte. The Amazons of Greek mythology most likely had no connection to the women of the steppes.
3. What evidence is there that the Amazons may have existed in real life?
- The first direct evidence for warrior women of high status on the steppes of southern Russia comes from excavations of burial sites of the Sauromatian culture dating from the 6th to the 4th century B.C. Judging from their grave goods, Sauromatians were nomadic, experts in animal husbandry, and skilled in warfare.
4. What was found at the burial site in southern Europe?
- Golden cups, golden jewelry, and many elaborate things. There was less weaponry found.
Calamity Jane For each of the questions below, write at least one paragraph in response.
1. Who was Calamity Jane? What is known about the real Calamity Jane?
- American frontierswoman and professional scout known for her claim of being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok and fighting Indians.
2. What are the trademarks of Calamity Jane? What were some of the tall tales, rumors, or legends that were told about Calamity Jane?
- Calamity Jane was a woman of the Wild West renowned for her sharp-shooting, whiskey swilling, and cross-dressing way, but also for her kindness towards others.
3. How did the dime novels influence the legend of Calamity Jane?
- The dime novels made up situations that did not take place.
4. Even in her day, there were many tall tales surrounding Calamity Jane. What made her a good subject for the tall tales? Why did she become a celebrity of sorts?
- Calamity Jane was a heroine. She would be considered a