Nope; Amazon.com just took the name - this happens a lot with companies.
Hippolyta
Theseus did.
There is no tribe in Brazil called the Amazons. The amazon tribe is a tribe of warrior women in Greek mythology.
Out of Greek Mythology, the Amazons were a tribe of warrior women, daughters of Ares and Otrera.
The Amazons were a nation of female warriors in Greek mythology.
Amazons
An Amazon. It's hard to tell if you are looking for a specific person or not, so I'll toss out Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons.
Amazons
Areas, Adonis , Amazons, Apollo and Artemis. There are more
Strong, muscular women in Greek mythology were known as Amazons. They were fierce warriors and had no need for men in their society.
Erwin Bielefeld has written: 'Amazonomachia' -- subject(s): Amazons, Amazons in art, Ancient Art, Art, Ancient, Greek Mythology, Mythology, Greek 'Zur Griechischen Vasenmalerei des 6. bis 4. Jahrhunderts vor Christus' -- subject(s): Greek Vases, Vase-painting, Vases, Greek 'Schmuck' -- subject(s): Jewelry
In Greek mythology, the queen of the Amazons is often identified as Hippolyta. She is known for her strength and warrior skills, leading the fierce tribe of female warriors. Another prominent Amazon queen is Penthesilea, who is noted for her participation in the Trojan War, fighting bravely against the Greeks. The Amazons, as a whole, symbolize female empowerment and independence in ancient narratives.