Tomyris (/ ˈtɒmɪrɪs /; Saka: *Taumuriya; Ancient Greek: Τομυρις, romanized: Tomuris; Latin: Tomyris[1][2]) also called Thomyris, Tomris, or Tomiride, was a queen of the Massagetae who ruled in the 6th century BCE.

Feb 26, 2016 · Tomyris was an ancient ruler of the Massagetae, a Scythian pastoral-nomadic confederation in Central Asia. She became famous for her bravery and especially for the …

Apr 6, 2022 · In 530 B.C.E., Queen Tomyris of the Massagetae defeated the king of the Persian Empire — and then dunked his head in a vat of blood.

Tomiris is a 2019 Kazakhstani feature film directed by Akan Satayev, which tells the story of the queen of the Massagetae, Tomyris, and the Persian king, Cyrus the Great. The film co-stars Almira Tursyn, Aizhan Lighg, and Ghassan Massoud. The film was commissioned by the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan.

Herodotus cites Queen Tomyris of the Massagetai, who led her troops against Cyrus II the Great of Persia and killed him in 529 bce. The ancient author also records Queen Artemisia I, who commanded her own ships in 480 bce when she sailed with the navy of Xerxes…

Jul 28, 2024 · Tomyris, a name that resonates through the annals of ancient history, is celebrated as a formidable queen of the Massagetae, a nomadic confederation related to the Scythians who lived in the vast steppes of Central Asia.

Nov 5, 2016 · Tomyris was a Massagetean ruler who reigned over the Massagetae, a Scythian pastoral-nomadic confederation of Central Asia east of the Caspian Sea, in parts of modern-day Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, western Uzbekistan, and southern Kazakhstan.

Aug 6, 2022 · At this time, the Massagetae were ruled by a warrior queen named Tomyris, who took the throne after her husband, the king, had died. Cyrus sent ambassadors to Tomyris and instructed them to court her on his behalf and pretend he wished for her hand in marriage.

Oct 6, 2016 · This sixth-century woman, Tomyris (whose name means “brave”), led her armies to victory against the forces of the First Persian Empire then ruled by Cyrus the Great.

Dec 14, 2024 · Discover the captivating story of Queen Tomyris, the fearless ruler who defied an empire. Learn how she triumphed against all odds in this incredible tale.