Atalanta

American  

[at-l-an-tuh] / ˌæt lˈæn tə /

Also Atalante

noun

1. Classical Mythology. a virgin huntress who promised to marry the man who could win a footrace against her but lost to Hippomenes when she stopped to retrieve three golden apples of Aphrodite that he dropped in her path.

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Atalanta British  

/ ˌætəˈlæntə /

noun

1. Greek myth a maiden who agreed to marry any man who could defeat her in a running race. She lost to Hippomenes when she paused to pick up three golden apples that he had deliberately dropped

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Etymology

Origin of Atalanta

Latin, from Greek Atalántē

Example Sentences

Buffon said that the home of Atalanta was the "best seat" for the game, and the positivity around the venue made it the logical choice to play Italy's biggest match in four years.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Outside the Premier League, Atalanta midfielder Ederson is among the players in Europe who club recruitment staff have identified as having potential.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Two seasons ago Club Brugge became the first Belgian side in the Champions League era to win a knockout phase game when they beat then Europa League holders Atalanta over two legs in the play-offs.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Visiting goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saved a Nicola Zalewski effort with four minutes gone but Atalanta broke through a minute later when Scamacca tucked home with ease from close range after Bensebaini's failed clearance.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

They are always represented as living just before the Trojan War, at the same time as Theseus and Jason and Atalanta.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton