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Myths about Race

Explore myths connected by the recurring theme of Race across cultures, characters, and sacred places.

11 myths currently featured for Race.

Atalanta’s Footrace and the Golden Apples of Hippomenes

🏛️ Greek MythologyAncient Tegea, Arcadia, GreeceAtalanta • Hippomenes • Aphrodite

To avoid a prophesied marriage, the swift huntress Atalanta challenged her suitors to a deadly footrace, only to be outwitted by Hippomenes and three divine golden apples.