Themiscyra (mythology)

Themiscyra (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Themiscyra was the capital of the Amazons, on the river Thermodon.

It is a Roman Catholic titular see. [web cite|url=http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14566b.htm|title=Themiscyra|work=Catholic Encyclopedia]

References

Modern depictions

* Themyscira

External links

* [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14566b.htm Themiscyra (titular see) at New Advent]


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