0
Who were the Amazons for whom the South American River was named?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
The Amazons were fierce woman warriors who were named after the Greek myths
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who is the explorer named after the Hudson river?
There was no explorer named after the Hudson river. The Hudson river was named after the explorer, Henry Hudson.
What town did the movie deliverance take place in?
Deliverance (1972) is set on a fictional river named Cahulawassee River, which is set in Georgia. The actual river on which the movie was shot is the Chattooga River, which runs along the Georgia-South Carolina border.
What river did Hudson sailed?
The one that is named after him, the Hudson River.
Is Niger named for the Niger river?
Yes, Niger or Nigér depending on your pronounciation is named after the River Niger
What bodies of water in north America were named after Henry Hudson and where were they located?
The Hudson river and Hudson bay were named for him .Hudson bay is located in northeastern Canada. The Hudson river flows from north to south primarily through eastern New York in the United States.
Who was the Amazon River named after?
The river is named after - Greek (after the Amazons) alt. Indian (from Amassona 'boat destroyer')
Who named the river Amazon and why did they name it the Amazon?
The Amazon river was named by Spanish explorer Fransisco de Orellana in 1541. It is said he named it after the a group of woman found along the river, that were much like the amazons (warlike matriarchal woman from Greek mythology).
What south American river was named after an American president?
That would be the recently renamed Bush River (Rio Bush), on the island of Tierra del Fuego. Because of the high mineral content, the locals say that when you drink from it you become an idiot.Roosevelt river
What country is named for it's location?
Ecuador is named for its location on the equator. Niger and Nigeria are named for its location on the Niger River. South Sudan is named after its location, which is south of the country of Sudan. And I'm sure there are more.
Who was the former queen of the Amazons in midsummer nights dream?
Hippolyta, the former queen of the Amazons, is a character in William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." She is betrothed to Theseus, the Duke of Athens, and plays a key role in the events of the play.
Is there a river named Ito?
Yes, River Ito is on the South Island of New Zealand.
What river is named after a native American tribe that starts with a z?
The famous Zipper River.
A south American country named after a famous liberator?
It is called Columbia. ~Hope this helps!~
What Native American explorer had a river named in her honor?
Sacagawea
Is there a river named Amazon in Africa?
The Amazon river is in South America. I'm not aware of a river with a similar name in Africa.
Which South American country is named after an explorer?
Columbia
What South American country was named after Venice?
Venezuela
