Hippolyta
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Hippolyta was a queen of the Amazons in Greek mythology. She is known for her marriage to the hero Theseus, which was given to him by Hercules. In some accounts, Theseus captured Hippolyta, leading to an Amazon attack on Athens where she died fighting for Theseus. She was also the mother of Hippolytus with Theseus. One of Hercules's twelve labors involved taking Hippolyta's girdle. Hippolyta is a figure in various myths and legends, often associated with the heroic deeds of Theseus and Hercules.123456
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