Penthesilea
Ancient Greece
The Deadliest Femme Fatales in Ancient Greek Mythology
There are many strong and powerful women, or femme fatales, who became known for their ruthlessness and cunning ways in Greek mythology, such as Circe, Clytemnestra, and Medea.
These women were powerful and often deadly forces despite the fact that Greek...
Ancient Greece
When Greek Hero Achilles Fell in Love with an Amazon
The famed ancient Greek hero Achilles was known as a fierce warrior, but the deeply emotional story of his love for the Amazon Queen Penthesilea is less well known.
According to Greek mythology, Penthesilea was a strong and brave Amazonian...