Douglas 221
Active Member
I would love to see a new settlement that includes the Amazonian women in Greek mythology.
"In 1542, Francisco de Orellana reached the Amazon River, naming it after the Icamiabas, a tribe of warlike women he claimed to have encountered and fought on the Nhamundá River, a tributary of the Amazon." from Wikipedia
"Speculation that the idea of Amazons contains a core of reality is based on archaeological discoveries at kurgan burial sites in the steppes of southern Ukraine and Russia. The graves of numerous high-ranking Scythian and Sarmatian warrior women, who might have participated in warfare, led scholars to suggest that the Amazonian legend has been inspired by the real world." from Wikipedia
This would be a great settlement introduced during Womens History Month of March. It would also be great to include a link to historical Ukraine. It could bring back fighting but with the fighters being women against male enemy. Some of the history claims to be connected to the Amazon river which could mean a settlement that includes a river crossing as part of the settlement. One of the buildings in the settlement could be a river crossing element such as a boat crossing or bridge.
All of the emissaries could be various Amazon looking women. This would be a great nod to those who have suggested women soccer players in the event. And would be more inclusive to all of the women who play FoE.
"In 1542, Francisco de Orellana reached the Amazon River, naming it after the Icamiabas, a tribe of warlike women he claimed to have encountered and fought on the Nhamundá River, a tributary of the Amazon." from Wikipedia
"Speculation that the idea of Amazons contains a core of reality is based on archaeological discoveries at kurgan burial sites in the steppes of southern Ukraine and Russia. The graves of numerous high-ranking Scythian and Sarmatian warrior women, who might have participated in warfare, led scholars to suggest that the Amazonian legend has been inspired by the real world." from Wikipedia
This would be a great settlement introduced during Womens History Month of March. It would also be great to include a link to historical Ukraine. It could bring back fighting but with the fighters being women against male enemy. Some of the history claims to be connected to the Amazon river which could mean a settlement that includes a river crossing as part of the settlement. One of the buildings in the settlement could be a river crossing element such as a boat crossing or bridge.
All of the emissaries could be various Amazon looking women. This would be a great nod to those who have suggested women soccer players in the event. And would be more inclusive to all of the women who play FoE.