Penthesileia

British

/ 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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It begins with the famous deeds and death of the Amazon Penthesileia, and concludes with the death and burial of Achilles and the dispute between Ajax and Odysseus for his arms.

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Hector was replaced by Penthesileia, the beautiful and warlike queen of the Amazons, who came to the aid of the Trojans, and drove the Greeks from the field.

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How died for Troy the Queen of the Amazons, Penthesileia.

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Riding thereon Penthesileia in her goodlihead Left the tall palaces of Troy behind.

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Low to his soul he said: "Ne'er shall I see return alive from war Penthesileia!"

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