Atalanta

English

proper noun

Definitions

(Greek mythology) daughter of king Schoeneus and Clymene, famous for her masculine speed and strength.
(astronomy) , a main belt asteroid.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek Ἀταλάντη (balanced).

Origin

Ancient Greek

Ἀταλάντη

Gloss

balanced

Timeline

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Cognates and derived terms

Atalanta Italian
τάλαντον Ancient Greek
Ἀταλάντη Ancient Greek