Etymology Gal explains how the Amazon River got its name, and gives us a little history of the warrior women.
There are a lot of Axe Man groupies in this video!
In modern times, "Amazon" is often used to describe a strong female who is probably larger than the average woman.
In a scenario from our Crazy Fanfic Mashup blog, Bill Hudson says of Ellen Ripley:
""Don't tell her I said this or she'll probably kick my ass, but even though she's this tough Amazon woman who could stomp someone's head in if she needed to, she's one of the most totally vulnerable people I've ever met."
Ellen Ripley (portrayed by Sigourney Weaver) is around six feet tall, which is much taller than the average woman. The character is a reluctant warrior who would really rather be left alone to live her life in peace, as opposed to a character such as Xena the Warrior Princess, who seeks action, adventure, and ass-kicking.
Little bit of fangirl geekage for y'all there!
I hope you've been enjoying these Word Nerd videos. I've enjoyed sharing them.
Lily
