Penthesileia
Penthesilea
/ (ˌpɛnθəsɪˈleɪə) /
noun
Greek myth the daughter of Ares and queen of the Amazons, whom she led to the aid of Troy. She was slain by Achilles
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Words nearby Penthesileia
pentecostarion, Pentelicus, Pentelikon, pentene, pentetic acid, Penthesileia, Pentheus, penthouse, Penticton, pentimento, pentito
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Example sentences from the Web for Penthesileia
Achilles then slays Thersites for abusing and reviling him for his supposed love for Penthesileia.
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