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Hippolyta

American

[hi-pol-i-tuh] / hɪˈpɒl ɪˌtə /

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.

Hippolyta British

/ 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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He added that the mosaic was rich in detail, portraying the Roman sea god Neptune and 40 of his mistresses, as well as Hercules slaying the Amazon queen Hippolyta.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2022

Montrose and Tic were still on bad terms, Leti was angry about Tic’s plans to leave town and Hippolyta suspects them all of hiding something about George’s death.

From The Guardian • Sep. 7, 2020

She's an extraordinary force whose work complements Mosaku's might and Aunjanue Ellis's glowing performance as George's wife Hippolyta, a woman forced to swallow her career ambitions.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2020

Since we have previously encountered Ms. Christie as Hippolyta, an unhappy captive bride-to-be, her dominance as Titania takes on that aspect of sweet revenge that dreams can sometimes provide.

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2019

The ninth labor was to bring back the girdle of Hippolyta, the Queen of the Amazons.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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