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Meaning: |
Balanced; unyielding |
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Pronunciation: |
(ah tah LAHN teh) [Guide] |
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Miscellaneous Info for Atalante |
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Used in: |
French and Greek speaking countries |
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Atalante is a Greek mythological name of uncertain origin.
It is probably from the Greek meaning "balanced".
Some also associate it with Atlas (bearing, tolerating, strength).
Atalante was the name of a maiden who said she would marry the man who could defeat her in a footrace. All other contestants would be put to death. Hippomenes won by dropping three golden apples, which Atalante stopped to pick up. |
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