Definition/Summary:
Penthesilea
- Amazonian queen accidentally killed her sister as a warrior she had to die honorably in battle of Troy
- Went to Troy with twelve companions to kill Achilles & fell in battle He realized this great warrior was female & honors her death
Expanded info:
Add/Misc:
- “Now they say that Penthesileia was the last of the Amazons to win distinction for bravery”