Among Classical Greeks, amazon was given a popular etymology as from a-mazos, "without breast", connected with an etiological tradition that Amazons had their right breast cut off or burnt out, so they would be able to use a bow more freely and throw spears without the physical limitation and obstruction;[5] there is no indication of such a practice in works of art, in which the Amazons are always represented with both breasts, although the right is frequently covered.
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