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) Determine who Hippolyta is and her

relationship to the Greek literature.
b.) Identify the connection of Hippolyta to the
scriptures.
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The etymology of the name “Hippolyta” is fairly

straightforward. It is made up of two elements:
the Greek noun hippos, meaning “hippopotamus,”
and the verb lyō, meaning “loosen” or “unleash.”

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Hyppolita’s father is Ares, and her mother is

Otrera, and that makes her a Demigod.

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The girdle that was given to Hippolyta

reportedly held magical powers, making it a
source of admiration for many in Ancient
Greeks.

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The Amazons were a group of male warriors

with strength and physical agility that
matched the best female soldiers and they
dwelt in the city of Themyscira on the Red
Sea.

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In the 9th labor of Hercules, Theseus wanted

Hippolyte's belt as a present to give to his
daughter, so he sent Hercules to bring it back.

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Queen Hera disguised herself as an Amazon

Warrior because she knew that the arrival of
Hercules meant nothing but trouble for the
Amazons.

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In the version of the story given, Hercules killed

Hippolyta with his sword.

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Hercules and the Greeks supported the rest of the

Amazons in a great battle.

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There are just one version of Hippolyta’s death.

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In another version of the myth, it was stated that

Theseus was in love with Hippolyta and wants her
to be his wife, so he abducted her.

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Hippolyta is a figure in Shakespear’s “A

Midsummer’s Night Dream,” that was based on
the book of Corinthians.

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Answer the question below and put it in a 1/2 sheet of yellow paper.

• Assuming that you are Hippolyta, would

you also give your girdle to Hercules? If
yes, for what reason? If not, why?
• In today’s generation, what do you think
does Hippolyta symbolizes or
represents?