Hippolyta

[ hi-pol-i-tuh ]

/ hɪˈpɒl ɪˌtə /

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noun Classical Mythology.

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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Hippocratic oath, Hippocrene, hippodrome, hippogriff, hippology, Hippolyta, Hippolytus, Hippomenes, hippophagist, hippophagy, hippophile

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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 Chaucer
As 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 Sidgwick
Shakespeare simply states that Theseus "woo'd" Hippolyta "with his sword."
The Sources and Analogues of 'A Midsummer-night's Dream'|Compiled by Frank Sidgwick
The 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|Various

Hippolyta, 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

Hippolyta

Hippolyte (hɪˈpɒlɪˌtiː)

/ (hɪˈpɒlɪtə) /

noun

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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