Amazon refers to multiple concepts across mythology, geography, and modern business. In ancient Greek mythology, Amazons were a legendary tribe of fierce warrior women, often depicted as skilled in battle and living in matriarchal societies, symbolizing female strength and independence; figures like Hippolyta and Penthesilea appear in tales involving heroes such as Hercules and Achilles. Geographically, the Amazon is the world's longest river by some measures, stretching over 4,000 miles through South America, primarily Brazil, and discharging more water than the next seven largest rivers combined, fostering unparalleled biodiversity in its basin. This region includes the Amazon rainforest, a massive tropical ecosystem covering about 2.1 million square miles, home to millions of species and vital for absorbing carbon dioxide, thus regulating the planet's climate and oxygen levels. In contemporary terms, Amazon is a leading American multinational corporation founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos as an online bookstore; it has evolved into a global e-commerce giant offering products, streaming services, and cloud computing through Amazon Web Services (AWS), influencing retail, technology, and logistics worldwide with innovations like one-click shopping and drone delivery.
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