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Panoply of Scythian Female Warriors

Journal: Tyragetia (Vol.V, No. 1)

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Page : 265-278

Keywords : Scythian Amazon; women panoply;

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Abstract

The article is devoted to variety and character of the Scythian Amazon's armaments. Archaeological finds of weapons and equipment of militant women is almost identical to the arms from the written and artistic sources. In general, women panoply completely consistent with the armament of the Scythian troops. Amazons preferred missile weapon, and almost did not use melee weapons. Amazons were studying the military art from an early childhood.

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