Hippolytas

Hippolyta is a figure from Greek mythology, often associated with the Amazons. She is the queen of the Amazons and is frequently depicted as a powerful and beautiful warrior. Her name is derived from the Greek words "hippos," meaning horse, and "lytos," meaning liberated.

Hippolyta is sometimes described as the daughter of Ares, the Greek god of war, and the goddess Otrere, or as the daughter of the sea god, Triton. However, her parentage varies across different accounts and sources. The most prominent account of Hippolyta's life is in the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, where she is said to be the queen of the Amazons who possesses a magical belt given by the god Proteus.

In the mythology, Hippolyta is often portrayed as a chaste and warlike woman, who leads the Amazons in battle against various enemies. However, she also falls in love with Theseus, the Athenian hero, and accepts his proposal to marry him when he arrives at her domain. The relationship between Hippolyta and Theseus is depicted as romantic, but also marked by infidelity and treachery, with Paris and Aphrodite involved in plotting the queen's demise.

Hippolyta is also associated with the pursuit of feminine autonomy and militarism, as she is one of the few female figures in Greek mythology who represents a form of female sovereignty. Her other exploits include helping the goddess Artemis in a battle against the giant Echo and becoming an ally of the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece.