Scythia

Amazons, the women warriors that defied the expectations and social structures of the patriarchal world of antiquity. These women left a strong impact on Greece, and the tribe was often featured in Greek mythology and artwork. Dolls were crafted in the Amazons’ likeness, and given to young girls as toys;[1] Male lovers used artwork featuring Amazons as gifts for one another; there are over five-hundred Grecian vases that portray Amazons, and often in combat with Greek heroes.[2] Many classicist historians

In this section, Herodotus begins by telling the story of how the slaves of Scythia had formed a new generation with the Scythian women left behind while the Scythians dominated Asia. Herodotus writes that upon return, the men went to war with the slaves, but stopped, saying “when they saw us armed, they naturally felt that they were as good as we are, and were meeting us on equal terms; but when they see us coming with whips instead, the will remember they are slaves. Once they admit that, they

In 448 AD, Greek writer and historian Priscus journeyed from Constantinople to meet with Attila the Hun. Pricus wrote down the events of his journey, leaving one of the few first-hand accounts of a diplomatic meeting with the Huns. His writings can tell us much about how the Huns interacted with other cultures and societies and how Attila—specifically—welcomed his guests to his court. Europe, in the 5th century, was undergoing many societal changes. Many of these changes were associated with the

would continue to spread God’s Word. Due to the hard work of Saint Andrew, many Christian churches were built and were served by bishops and priests. Saint Andrew is attributed for setting up parishes throughout Bithynia, Pontos, Thrace, Asia Minor, Scythia, Greece, and in the capital city of Byzantium. It was Saint Andrew who ordained the first bishop of Byzantium, also known as Constantinople, Stachys. By doing so, he formed an unbroken line of about 270 patriarchs all the way to today’s patriarch

Although Arcita and Palamon do not fit the description of the Knight in “The General Prologue,” Theseus’ character resembles the description of the Knight. When Theseus returns from conquering Scythia and sees the group of women grieving he shows empathy and wants to use his power as king to help these women and avenge the wrongful deaths of their husbands. “He felt his heart about to break indeed . . . Their hearts with comfort and with kind good will, And swore on oath that as he was a true knight”

In the Knight’s Tale, Duke Theseus of Athens is returning home from his occupation of Scythia, where he has won a wife, Hippolyta, and a sister-in-law, Emily. Along the way, he runs into a group of old women dressed in black, weeping. The women wearily explain to Theseus that their husbands, who had been kings and dukes, had been slain by King Creon of Thebes, and are now being refused proper burial. They beg Theseus to take vengeance on him. Theseus takes pity on the women and defeats Creon. After

They were said to be fierce fighters, mainly with bows and javelins. Amazon’s fighting was up to par with the male heroes they faced. They valued comradery, much like Greek hoplites. They are associated with land to the East of Greece, especially Scythia. The Ancient Greco-Roman world commonly believed Amazons were real women of the remote past, and some even thought Amazons

Saint Andrew is one of the twelve apostles that is also known as the “Protocletus”. He was born around 5 or 6 B.C. in Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee. His brother, younger or older, is Simon Peter another disciple of Jesus who became the first Pope of the church. His father, John, was a fisherman. Like his father, Andrew and Peter became fisherman on the Sea of Galilee. Saint Andrew and his brother Peter were the first to be summoned by Jesus into his service. Peter and Andrew were fishermen

circa 866-867 AD. The following view is taken from the Russian Orthodox Belief and practices, that the Russian church: Русская Православная Церковь) is traditionally said to have been founded by the Apostle Andrew, who is thought to have visited  Scythia  and Greek colonies along the northern coast of the  Black Sea. According to one of the legends, St. Andrew reached the future location of Kiev and foretold the foundation of a great Christian city.  The spot where he reportedly erected a cross is

The Scythians were a collection of nomadic tribes who wandered throughout the land that the Greeks called Scythia, which consisted of “ a vast expanse between the Black Sea and Mongolia” (source). These people roamed these territories from “the seventh century B.C. until the fifth century A.D” (source). In the previous paragraph I spoke about an archaeological