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Atlanta was a renowned huntress that had the skills of a wild animal. Her skills were so great that she joined the group of hunters on the Calydonian Boar hunt at the request of Meleager. She made the first strike and was awarded the tusks and hide. King Iasus later recognized her as his daughter, and insisted that she marry. Atlanta agreed only on the condition that the suitor be able to beat her in a foot race, if not, she was allowed to behead him. Only Melanion was able to beat her, and only with the help of Aphrodite.

Birth: Atlanta's father Iasus was so disapointed that he had a daughter that he placed her on Mount Parthenon and left her in the open to die. A band of hunters later found the baby and reared as their own.

Golden Apple's: Melanion was only going to be able to be Atlanta in a foot race with the help of the mighty Aphrodite. Aphrodite presented him with three golden apple's, and told him that he was to run the race carrying these apple's. As the race progressed he fell behind and then threw a golden apple at Atlanta's feet. These apple's were so irresistable to her that she stopped each time to pick them up. This eventually caused her to lag far enough behind that she lost the race. Atlanta married Melanion but upon the night of their consumation a sacred vow to Aphrodite was broken. As punishment for this both he and Atlanta were turned into lions.

Father: Iasus

Mother: Clymene

Consort: Melanion

Children: Parthenonpaeus

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