The Real Amazons | Podcast | Overheard at National Geographic

Greek myths tell tales of Amazons, fearsome women warriors who were the equals of men. Now archaeological discoveries and modern DNA analysis are uncovering reality: these women warriors existed. National Geographic History magazine Executive Editor Amy Briggs and historian Adrienne Mayor introduce us to the horse-riding, arrow-flinging women who fought like men—and were feared by them too. Raw photo caption: Illustration of a battle scene between Amazons and Greeks on a terracotta lekythos (oil container) dating from the 5th century BC. Known as the Amazonomachia, these scenes were very popular in Greek art. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Terracotta lekythos (oil flask) B.C. Photo Credit: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York ➡ Subscribe: ➡ Get more of Overheard at National Geographic here: ➡ Catch up on all episodes of Overheard at National Geographic: You can also listen to the Overheard at National Geographic podcast on these platforms: ➡ Apple: ➡ Spotify: ➡ Stitcher: ➡ Google Podcasts: ➡ iHeart Radio: ➡ Castbox: About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what’s possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: @natgeo Tenor: The Real Amazons | Podcast | Overheard at National Geographic National Geographic