Atalanta: Many men wanted to marry Atalanta. Atalanta challenges them
to a race, and whoever wins gets to marry her. No one is able to outrun her.
However, a man named Hippomenus is able to beat her using cunning ways. This
includes throwing a golden apple, which mesmerizes Atalanta. Therefore, he
marries her.
Veturia: Veturia was a virtuous Roman women whose son was about to
conquer Rome. However, in honor of his mother, he decides not to conquer Rome,
thus saving Rome from oppression.
Nausicaa: Nausicaa is a beautiful girl who is the daughter of King
Alconius. She wants to play ball with Diana, a goddess, but is turned down. She
consults her father for advice, but he gives nothing to her. She therefore
cries.
Cyparissus: Cyparissus accidentally kills a deer. He mourns greatly over
it. He mourned so much that he was turned into a cyprus tree. Apollo is furious
at this fact.
Alcestis: Alcestis was forced to marry a suitor who completed the
challenges assigned by her father. However, he was going to die. However,
Apollo saves him and Alcestis volunteers to die. She ends up dying for someone
who did not care for her.
Vocabulary:
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Grammar:
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