PRINCESS PENTHESILEA AS MEDIEVAL KNIGHT Heraldic Case-Mate iPhone Case

The figures are illustrated with equestrian armorial of the Golden Fleece (Toison D'or ) Preuse Penthesileia was an Amazonian queen in Greek mythology, In the late fourteenth century, Lady Worthies began to accompany the Nine Worthies, though usually not individualised and shown as anonymous Amazon-styled warriors. In later years, nine of the "Most Illustrious Ladies of All Ages and Nations" were chosen from scripture, history and legend to be placed along side their male counterparts, though the choices for the Lady Worthies were not standardised and often varied by region, author and artist.