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Hippomenes
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Hippomenes (hĭpŏm`ĭnēz): see Atalanta Atalanta (ätəlăn`tə), in Greek mythology, huntress famous for her speed and skill.
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Hippomenes
beat the swift Atalanta in a race by distracting her with golden apples. [Gk. Myth.: Bulfinch]
See : Cunning

Hippomenes
outraced Atalanta by tossing golden apples to distract her. [Gk. Myth.: Bulfinch]
See : Trickery

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