Atalanta
See also: atalanta
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἀταλάντη (Atalántē, “balanced”), from ἀ- (a-, “used to express unity”) + τάλαντον (tálanton, “balanced”).
Proper noun
Atalanta
- (Greek mythology) daughter of king Schoeneus and Clymene, famous for her masculine speed and strength.
- (astronomy) 36 Atalante, a main belt asteroid.
Derived terms
- Vanessa atalanta - red admiral butterfly
Translations
Asteroid
Italian
Etymology
Ancient Greek Ἀταλάντη (Atalántē).
Portuguese
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