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Bookmark or Share- 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.
- 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 ...
- Centaurs - MythopediaThe Centaurs inhabited the mountains of northern Greece, where they challenged (and were defeated by) many famous heroes, including Heracles, Pirithous, and Atalanta. Two of the Centaurs, Pholus and Chiron , were actually friendly to mortals, but they were the exception that proved the rule: for the Greeks, the Centaurs symbolized everything ...
- Mythopedia – Encyclopedia of MythologyMythopedia is the ultimate online resource for exploring ancient mythology; from the Greeks and Romans, to Celtic, Norse, Egyptian and more.
- 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.
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