Hippolyta
a queen of the Amazons, variously said to have been killed by Hercules or to have been conquered and married by Theseus.
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How to use Hippolyta in a sentence
And, just below, is a brief mention of Hippolyta, who had been wedded to Theseus.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 (of 7) -- Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems | Geoffrey ChaucerAs the play opens with speeches of Theseus and Hippolyta, it is convenient to treat first of these two characters.
The Sources and Analogues of 'A Midsummer-night's Dream' | Compiled by Frank SidgwickShakespeare simply states that Theseus "woo'd" Hippolyta "with his sword."
The Sources and Analogues of 'A Midsummer-night's Dream' | Compiled by Frank SidgwickThe bravest of all the Amazons was the queen, Hippolyta, to whom Mars had given a belt as a reward for her valor.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 of 8 | VariousHippolyta, Emelia's sister, had once been queen of the Warrior Women, and had led her armies to battle.
Young Folks Treasury, Volume 3 (of 12) | Various
British Dictionary definitions for Hippolyta
Hippolyte (hɪˈpɒlɪˌtiː)
/ (hɪˈpɒlɪtə) /
Greek myth a queen of the Amazons, slain by Hercules in battle for her belt, which he obtained as his ninth labour
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