Hippolyte
Greek mythology
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In Greek mythology, Hippolyte was the queen of the Amazons, a race of formidable women warriors. One of the famous Labours of Hercules involved obtaining Hippolyte's girdle. Another figure named Hippolytus, though not an Amazon, is a character in Greek myths, notably in Euripides' tragedy. He was the son of Theseus and an Amazon named Hippolyte. This Hippolytus was associated with Aphrodite and met a tragic end involving horses, as his name might suggest. The name Hippolyte is also used for a genus of small prawns.123
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