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Alcippe

Alcippe

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A daughter of the god Ares whose attack led to his trial on the Areopagus
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Alcippe
  • In Greek mythology, Alcippe was known as the daughter of the war god Ares.

Examples

  • The story of Alcippe explains why Ares was put on trial by the gods.

  • Many ancient texts mention Alcippe in connection with the Areopagus in Athens.

  • Wow! Alcippe is fascinating!

  • Did Alcippe cause Ares' trial?

  • In Greek mythology, Alcippe is depicted as the daughter of Ares, the god of war.

  • The events surrounding Alcippe led to Ares' trial on the Areopagus, as recounted in ancient myths.

  • Many historians study the role of Alcippe in the legend of Ares' trial by the other gods.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Alcippe in Greek myth was a daughter of the war god Ares, and her name comes from alkē 'strength' and hippos 'horse'. That meaning — a 'strong horse' — fits a story about power and battle, so the name suits her role in the myths.