Penthesilea Flashcards
1
Q
Who was she daughter of and how was she known best?
A
She was daughter of Aries and Otrea (Amazon queen). She was best known for leading her people in the Trojan war
2
Q
Why did she go to war?
A
For a glorious death after accidentally killing her sister hippolyta when hunting.
3
Q
What did she promise the trojans
A
That she would kill Achilles
4
Q
Did she manage to kill Achilles
A
No, he killed her, realised she was a woman and then fell in love with her.
