Derinoe (mythology)
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In Greek mythology, Derinoe (Ancient Greek: Δηρινόη) was one of the Amazons, a race of warrior-women. She came with their queen, Penthesilia to the Trojan War.Quintus Smyrnaeus, Posthomerica [https://www.theoi.com/Text/QuintusSmyrnaeus1.html 1.42]
Mythology
During the siege of Troy, Derinoe killed the Achaean warrior LaogonusQuintus Smyrnaeus, Posthomerica [https://www.theoi.com/Text/QuintusSmyrnaeus1.html 1.230] and was in turn smote in the throat and shoulder by the spear of Ajax the Lesser.Quintus Smyrnaeus, Posthomerica [https://www.theoi.com/Text/QuintusSmyrnaeus1.html 1.258]
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References
- Quintus Smyrnaeus, The Fall of Troy translated by Way. A. S. Loeb Classical Library Volume 19. London: William Heinemann, 1913. [http://www.theoi.com/Text/QuintusSmyrnaeus1.html Online version at theio.com]
- Quintus Smyrnaeus, The Fall of Troy. Arthur S. Way. London: William Heinemann; New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons. 1913. [http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:2008.01.0490 Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library].
Category:Amazons of the Trojan war
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