The Amazons of Greek mythology and the real-life warrior women that led to this iconic modern-day Wonder Woman might, in fact, have roots in ancient Persia – modern-day Iran.

The Griffin Warrior was buried around 1450 B.C., during what was a politically tumultuous time in ancient Greece. It's widely thought that Greek mainlanders, the Myceneans, conquered people on the ...

The unnamed warrior may have been royalty, the founder of a new dynasty, or even a trader who acquired his riches through commerce. A stunning solid-gold necklace, measuring more than 30 inches long.

This Greek cup, dating from around 510 B.C., depicts an Amazon warrior on a horse. Scholars suggest wording on the vase names the woman Worthy of Armor in ancient Circassian.

DNA analysis shows Griffin Warrior ruled his Greek homeland. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2022 / 08 / 220825163957.htm. University of Cincinnati.