Amazons
Definition
The name attributed in Greek mythology to a legendary nation of female warriors, famous for their courage, total independence from men, and exceptional skills as horsewomen and archers. Figuratively, it refers to a group of strong, determined, or athletic women.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Amazons
- Mythical Amazons
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper plural noun, regular structural dynamic variations and standard case endings. |
| Formation | Historically rooted in ancient Greek text corpuses, stabilized in modern lexicography to denote the mythical tribe. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ma.ˈzwa.ne] |
| Source | Oxford Classical Dictionary and Comprehensive Mythological Index |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Multe basme vechi și poezii elene descriu confruntările sângeroase dintre marii eroi și acest trib de Amazoane.
EN: Many ancient Greek tales and poems describe the bloody confrontations between great heroes and this tribe of Amazons.
RO: Istoricii dezbat dacă legendele despre Amazoane au fost inspirate de femeile luptătoare din rândul sciților.
EN: Historians debate whether the legends about the Amazons were inspired by warrior women among the Scythians.
RO: Parada ecvestră a adunat la un loc zeci de Amazoane venite de la toate cluburile de echitație din țară.
EN: The equestrian parade gathered dozens of horsewomen coming from all the riding clubs in the country.
Idioms & Phrases
Mitul Amazoanelor / The myth of the Amazons
RO: Narativ antic ce ilustrează o societate matriarhală bazată pe forță militară și independență socială absolută.
EN: An ancient narrative illustrating a matriarchal society based on military power and absolute social independence.
Regina Amazoanelor / Queen of the Amazons
RO: Titlu deținut în legende de personaje celebre precum Hippolyta sau Penthesilea, care au luptat în războiul troian.
EN: A title held in legends by famous characters like Hippolyta or Penthesilea, who fought in the Trojan War.
Tribul de Amazoane / The Amazon tribe
RO: Grupul social izolat descris de geografii antici ca fiind organizat exclusiv în scopuri defensive și de vânătoare.
EN: The isolated social group described by ancient geographers as organized exclusively for defensive and hunting purposes.
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