Penthesileia

British  

/ ˌpɛnθəsɪˈleɪə /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

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

From The Fall of Troy by Way, Arthur Sanders

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.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various

And first   Leapt the long-shafted lance sped from the hand   Of goodly Penthesileia.

From The Fall of Troy by Way, Arthur Sanders

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.

From Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

The Amazon Penthesileia, the daughter of Ares and of Thracian race, comes to aid the Trojans, and after showing great prowess, is killed by Achilles and buried by the Trojans.

From Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica by Evelyn-White, Hugh G. (Hugh Gerard)