At·a·lan·ta ( t  -ln t)n. Greek Mythology A hunter who agreed to marry any man who could defeat her in a footrace. She was outrun by Hippomenes, who won by dropping along the course three golden apples, which she paused to pick up. |
Atalanta [ˌætəˈlæntə]
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth a maiden who agreed to marry any man who could defeat her in a running race. She lost to Hippomenes when she paused to pick up three golden apples that he had deliberately dropped
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