Hippolyta facts for kids

Hippolyta was a powerful queen of the Amazons in ancient Greek mythology. The Amazons were a group of strong women warriors. Hippolyta was known for her bravery and her special magical girdle (a war belt). This belt was a gift from her father, Ares, who was the Greek god of war.

Hippolyta's Magical Girdle

Hippolyta's girdle was not just a regular belt. It was a symbol of her power and her position as queen. Her father, Ares, the god of war, gave it to her. This made the girdle very special and magical. It showed her strength and leadership among the Amazons.

Heracles and the Ninth Labor

A famous Greek hero named Heracles had a very difficult task involving Hippolyta. This task was called his Ninth Labor. Heracles was ordered by King Eurystheus to get Hippolyta's magical girdle. He needed to bring it back to the city of Mycenae. There, he would give it to Admete, King Eurystheus's daughter, as a gift. This was one of Heracles's twelve great challenges.

Images for kids

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  Hippolyta from "Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum"

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  A wax sculpture of Hippolyta at Samsun.

See also

In Spanish: Hipólita para niños