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Bookmark or Share- Atalanta – MythopediaAtalanta has appeared in several novels, too, such as Atalanta and the Arcadian Beast (2003) by Robert J. Harris and Jane Yolen and Outrun the Wind (2018) by Elizabeth Tammi. Atalanta is featured in several video games, including the Golden Sun series, Herc’s Adventures (an expansion of Zeus: Master of Olympus ), Rise of the Argonauts , and ...
- Greek Mythology – MythopediaGreek mythology is the body of work detailing the origins of the ancient Hellenic world and the many deities who ruled over it. It includes the histories of gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, as well as explanations for many important religious rituals.
- Greek Heroes – MythopediaAtalanta, a female hero connected with either Arcadia or Boeotia, proved herself more than equal to her male counterparts. A skilled hunter and warrior, she distinguished herself among the Argonauts and drew first blood during the Calydonian Boar Hunt. One famous myth told of how Atalanta would only marry a man who could best her in a footrace.
- Ladon – MythopediaLadon was a formidable serpent or dragon, tasked with guarding the golden apples hidden in the Garden of the Hesperides. When Heracles came to steal the apples for his eleventh labor, he first had to find a way around the imposing Ladon.
- Aphrodite – MythopediaWhen Atalanta had grown into a woman, her father tried to force her to take a husband. But she would only consent to marry the man who could beat her in a footrace. Conquered by her beauty, many tried this challenge and failed. Hippomenes (called Melanion in some sources) was one of Atalanta’s suitors. He knew he would need to use cunning to ...
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