penthesilea
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Penthesileia or Penthesilea (ˌpɛnθəsɪˈleɪə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| Greek myth the daughter of Ares and queen of the Amazons, whom she led to the aid of Troy. She was slain by Achilles | |
| Penthesilea or Penthesilea | |
| —n | |
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