The myth of the Amazons is perhaps one of the most ancient in Greek mythology. But the classic legend about a mysterious tribe of formidable warriors who bravely fought the world of men still worries scientists. Scientists find traces of Amazons of different nations on almost all continents. Archaeologists are finding ancient burials of women warriors, their weapons and jewelry. However, despite the amazing discoveries and bold hypotheses, it is still unknown whether the Amazon state described by Greek authors existed, whether the Amazon armies really threatened Athens and defended Troy, and what gods they worshiped. The book by G.K. tells about this and much more. Rothery and F.M. Bennett.

A strange kingdom of beautiful and strong women, stern warriors, who in everyday life not only do without men, but are also hostile towards them - who has not heard these exciting legends! Historian and art critic Guy Cadogan Rothery (1863–1940), author of the first of two books included in our publication, will tell you that the Amazon legends were very widely known. The peoples of Africa have them, and in Ancient America there were even states of the Amazons: in honor of these Indian Amazons, who bravely entered into battle with male invaders, the greatest river in the world was named... What is it: folklore hyperbolization of ordinary, frequent and well-known cases , when women, on an equal basis with men, endure the hardships of wars and “male” professions with dignity? Or a reminder of secret women's unions, which, like similar male brotherhoods, were characteristic of many tribes and peoples? Such questions are answered by the second part of this volume, which very successfully complements the first: the book by Florence Mary Bennett (married Anderson, 1883–1968), dedicated to religious cults associated with the Amazons.