Museo Civico Archeologico - Attic red-figure krater with Amazons

The ancient Greek vase, discovered in a Bologna Etruscan tomb, depicts the legendary conflict between Greek warriors and Amazons. These powerful women, known for their fierce combat skills, represent the anxieties surrounding female power in ancient myth. These warrior women, who embraced a life outside societal norms, were seen as a threat to the established order. They are depicted on the edge of the world, in perpetual conflict with Greek soldiers who embodied political and social order.