3. Penthesilea , Amazonian queen, the daughter of
Ares and Otrera and the sister of Hippolyta,
Antiope and Melanippe
4. Penthesilea kills Hippolyta with a spear when they
are hunting deer; this accident causes Penthesilea
so much grief that she wishes only to die, but, as a
warrior and an Amazon, she has to do so honorably
in battle. She therefore is easily convinced to join
in the Trojan War, fighting on the side of Troy's
defenders.
5. Penthesilea arrives in Troy at the start of Posthomerica
the night before. The fighting is due to recommence for
the first time after Hector's death and funeral. She
comes to Troy for two reasons: firstly, to prove to
others that her people, the Amazons, are great warriors
and can share the hardships of war and, secondly, to
appease the Gods after she accidentally kills her
sister, Hippolyta, while hunting.
6. When beautiful and brave Penthesilea starts to fight with
her heroic warrior , Greeks has great surprise . The
success of Amazons causes to boost Troy’s morale.
As Penthesilea is wearing shiny armor and shield shaped
in sickle , she is like a leader of Troy’s not Amazons.
By the help of Amazons, Greeks are defeated .
7. She arrives with twelve companions and promised the
Trojans that she would kill Achilles. On her first,
and only, day of fighting, Penthesilea kills many
men and clashes with Telamonian Ajax, although there
is no clear victor, she defeates him .
8. But due to the power of Greek’s strong attack Troys are
defeated . Achilles finally kills Penthesilea but Battle
between Achilles and Penthesilea are unforgettable
moments in the war . Achilles turns to war area and saw
her beauty and falls in love , and gets so sad.
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