Themiscyra
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In Greek mythology
, Themiscyra (Θεμίσκυρα) was the capital of the nation of all-female warriors called Amazons
, on the river Thermodon
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Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
, Themiscyra (Θεμίσκυρα) was the capital of the nation of all-female warriors called Amazons
Amazons
The Amazons are a nation of all-female warriors in Greek mythology and Classical antiquity. Herodotus placed them in a region bordering Scythia in Sarmatia...
, on the river Thermodon
Thermodon
The Terme River is in the border of Terme district, located in central northern Turkey between the cities of Ordu and Samsun. The river flows about 50 km east of the coastal city Samsun into the Black Sea....
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See also
- Themiscyra in popular culture
- Themiscyra (Pontus)Themiscyra (Pontus)Themiscyra or Themiskyra , was an ancient Greek town a little distance from the coast and near the mouth of the Thermodon ....
- TermeTermeTerme is a district of Samsun Province of Turkey. The mayor is Ahmet Hamdi Yirmibeşoğlu ....
, TurkeyTurkeyTurkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...