Feature When Alexander met Thalestris The romantic liaison between the great Amazon warrior queen and the conqueror of the known world has been much mythologised. But did such a pairing really happen? Adrienne Mayor | Published in History Today Volume 65 Issue 1 January 2015 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Ancient GreeceAlexander the Great Related Articles Who Killed Alexander the Great? Legendary Alexander Popular articles The Lessons of Shell Shock Death of a Turkey Legend