Atalanta - Wikipedia
WEBAtalanta (/ ˌ æ t ə ˈ l æ n t ə /; Greek: Ἀταλάντη, translit. Atalántē, lit. "equal in weight") is a heroine in Greek mythology.
Atalanta | Greek Mythology, Legend & Racing | Britannica
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Atalanta, in Greek mythology, a renowned and swift-footed huntress, probably a parallel and less important form of the goddess Artemis. Traditionally, she was the daughter of Schoeneus of Boeotia or of Iasus and Clymene of Arcadia.
Atalanta – Mythopedia
WEBJul 7, 2023 · Atalanta was a female hero renowned for her speed and strength. She took part in many heroic exploits, often surpassing her male counterparts in physical prowess. In one of her most fateful adventures, she participated in the Calydonian boar hunt and inadvertently brought about the death of the hero Meleager.
Atalanta: A Female Hero of Greek Legend - Mythology Source
WEBJun 30, 2020 · Atalanta: A Female Hero of Greek Legend. If you thought all the great monster killers and adventurers of Greek mythology were men, Atalanta is the one woman who might prove you wrong! By. Mike Greenberg, PhD.
Atalanta – Ancient Greek Heroes - Greek Gods and Goddesses
WEBOct 21, 2019 · Atalanta was a huntress and a favorite of the goddess Artemis. She was one of the few female heroes in Greek mythology, and is first mentioned in “Catalogues of Women,” a poem believed to have been written by Hesiod. Atalanta had a number of adventures. She took part in the Calydonian boar hunt.
Atalanta - World History Encyclopedia
WEBApr 23, 2021 · Atalanta is a figure from Greek mythology famed as a huntress, wrestler, and runner. The heroine was a key participant in the Calydonian boar hunt, striking the first wound in this fearsome beast with...
ATALANTA (Atalante) - Arcadian Heroine of Greek Mythology
WEBIn Greek mythology Atalanta was an Arcadian heroine--a huntress and a favourite of the goddess Artemis. She was exposed by her father at birth in the wilds but was suckled by a she-bear and afterwards found and raised by hunters.
Atalanta, great Greek huntress and exceptional athlete
WEBAtalanta was the famous Greek huntress and exceptional athlete. She was the favourite of goddess Artemis because of her survival instinct, courage and noble charachter.
Atalanta: The Legend of the Fleet-Footed Huntress - MythoHub
WEBNov 4, 2023 · Atalanta stands as a singular icon in Greek mythology, a female heroine whose tales of swiftness and courage break the mold of ancient expectations. As a demigod, her narrative weaves through the rich tapestry of mythos, demonstrating not only exceptional athleticism but a defiant spirit that challenged the era’s gender norms.
Atalanta - Virgin Huntress in Greek Mythology | Mythology.net
WEBNov 22, 2016 · The abandoned child of an Arcadian king, Atalanta is rescued by a bear in the wild, then adopted by hunters. She grows to be both a beautiful woman and a skilled huntress. As a devout follower of Artemis, the virgin goddess of the hunt, Atalanta too decides to remain a virgin by any means necessary.