The long trousers costume worn with the Phrygian cap is sometimes called “oriental costume”. The Amazons warrior clothing often combined many features, for example the Phrygian cap is sometimes found without the long-trousers-and-jacket costume. In some cases the cap has hanging side-pieces. The long trousers and jacket costume is usually worn with a tall pointed cap which is sometimes called a Phrygian cap. Head gear: The helmet, part of the early Amazons warrior clothing, is later replaced by fur caps, or helmets with bull’s ears and a bull’s tail.This costume gave the Amazons an unusual, exotic look. Animal skins: A feature of the Amazons’ non-Greek origin is the animal skins they are wearing, especially leopard and lion skins.It was introduced around 515-600 BC, arguably by Euprhonios. It was worn with a cap (see below in head gear). This ancient dress was typically “barbarian”. Long trousers and a jacket, often fastened with girdle.The short tunic has often patterned sleeves (Scythian dress). In ancient Greek reliefs that depict Amazon battles, the Greeks are distinguished from Amazons by their chiton and breastplate. Short tunic fastened with girdle a usual attire of Penthisilea, queen of the Amazons.In black-figure pottery Amazons are distinguished from Greek hoplites by the whiteness of their skin. Hoplite armour: This warrior clothing consists of a helmet, round shield, sword and spear, sometimes greaves, or shin guards, and a breastplate.The Amazons’ ancient dress develops as follows:
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