Questions and Answers
What did Atlanta's father decide to do when she was born a girl instead of a boy?
Leave her to die in the forest
What was Atlanta's response when her father demanded she marry as soon as possible?
She agreed to marry any man who could beat her in a race
What did Hippomenes do to gain Atlanta as a wife?
He asked Aphrodite for three golden apples
What was the outcome of the race between Atlanta and Hippomenes?
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Why were Atlanta and Hippomenes turned into lions?
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Study Notes
- Atlanta was born to a king, but he was disappointed she was a girl and left her to die in the forest.
- She was found by hunters and raised as their daughter, becoming an exceptional huntress.
- Her fame spread and reached her father, who invited her back to the palace to live.
- The king demanded Atlanta marry, but she had dedicated her life to Goddess Athena and refused.
- Atlanta proposed a race for her hand in marriage, as she was the fastest human.
- Hippomenes, who loved Atlanta, asked Aphrodite for help. She gave him three golden apples.
- Hippomenes raced Atlanta and won by using the apples to distract her.
- Atlanta married Hippomenes, but their happiness was short-lived as they were turned into lions by Aphrodite for not paying tribute to her kindness.
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