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Atalanta (Atalanta)

Atalanta was a famous runner who said she would marry only the man who could beat her in a race. Hippomenes won by dropping golden apples, which she stopped to pick up.

Grades 6–8. Myth.

How it connects

The story turns on speed and a clever trick.

Latin words that go with this card: puella, aurum.

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