Themiscyra (mythology)
For the fictional island nation in the DC Comics universe, see Themyscira (DC Comics).
In Herodotus, Themiscyra (Θεμίσκυρα) was the capital of the nation of all-female warriors called Amazons, on the river Thermodon. Themiscyra is also the name of an actual place located in modern-day Turkey, the proximity of which to Troy may help explain why the Amazons reached Troy so quickly in the mythological Trojan War.
Herakles has visited Themiscyra during his ninth labor. He traveled there in order to to retrieve the Belt of Hippolyta.
Modern cultural references
Themyscira is the place of origin of Wonder Woman and Amazons, in DC Universe.
See also
- Themiscyra (Pontus), an ancient Greek town located at the site of the current town of Terme, Turkey
- Themiscyra Plain, an ancient plain located in modern-day Turkey
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