Hundra

The wise woman reveals that if the Amazons are to avoid final extinction, Hundra must become a mother. This is because Hundra is the sole survivor of her tribe after the barbarian massacre. The elder sees motherhood as the only way to ensure the Amazon lineage continues, making this a desperate act of preservation rather than a simple personal choice.

Hundra's vow to remain man-free was tied to preserving the tribe's memory through her own independence. However, after witnessing the brutal slaughter of almost everyone she knew, the wise woman's command presents a higher purpose: preventing the complete extinction of her people. The magnitude of losing her entire tribe shifts her priority from personal vows to tribal survival.

Hundra's first prospective partner demonstrates crude and controlling behavior, quickly revealing himself to be a sadist. His bad manners expose a darker, dangerous nature that makes him completely unsuitable as a potential father. She rejects him immediately and continues her quest, understanding that finding the right partner will be more challenging than she anticipated.

When Hundra asks the healer to become the father of her child, he declines by explaining that a man will not get in the right mood if approached too bluntly. His rejection stems from her direct, matter-of-fact approach which lacks any romantic or emotional connection. This forces Hundra to rethink her strategy entirely.

After being rejected by the healer, Hundra seeks help from other women who teach her techniques and strategies for winning a man's favor. Through patience, collaboration, and learning social expectations, she transforms her approach. This community support enables her to seduce the healer successfully, resulting in conception and eventually the birth of her daughter.

The evil pagan priest abducts Hundra's daughter to use in a sinister rite designed to humiliate and subdue the child. This kidnapping connects Hundra's personal mission to a larger religious threat, forcing her into a dangerous confrontation with the priest's followers. The abduction serves as a test of her resolve and power.

During the coerced ritual led by the pagan priest and his followers, Hundra learns that her allies have freed her daughter from captivity. This discovery of her child's safety renews her resolve and strength. She fights back with renewed determination, ultimately defeating the threats and escaping the ritual site to return home.

The closing narration explains that Hundra's spirit has persisted in women ever since her journey, framing her as a mythic figure whose legacy transcends her individual story. This final note transforms her from a mere survivor into a symbolic catalyst for womanhood and resilience, suggesting her belief in motherhood and sisterhood becomes an enduring emblem passed through generations.

The murderous robber baron targets Hundra with intent to kill her during her quest. This confrontation represents the constant danger she faces while searching for a suitable father. The encounter highlights the perilous nature of her odyssey and demonstrates that beyond finding a partner, the world itself is filled with violent threats she must overcome.

Hundra meets an effeminate pimp who complicates her search with ulterior motives. This encounter adds another layer of complexity to her quest, introducing power dynamics and social mores she must navigate. The pimp represents yet another unsuitable path among the various men she encounters, each symbolizing different dangers and challenges.