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Mythology
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Who did Hippomenes defeat in a footrace?
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Atalanta
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- Atalanta
- Theseus
- Peleus
- Jason
Explanation & Context
Hippomenes won the race and the right to marry Atalanta by using three golden apples gifted by Aphrodite to distract the swift-footed huntress. As Atalanta stopped to retrieve each enchanted apple, Hippomenes was able to overtake her and reach the finish line first.
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