Atalanta

See also: atalanta

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἀταλάντη (Atalántē, “balanced”), from ἀ- (a-, “used to express unity”) + τάλαντον (tálanton, “balanced”).

Proper noun

Atalanta

(Greek mythology) daughter of king Schoeneus and Clymene, famous for her masculine speed and strength.
(astronomy) 36 Atalante, a main belt asteroid.

Derived terms

Vanessa atalanta - red admiral butterfly

Translations

Asteroid

Italian

Etymology

Ancient Greek Ἀταλάντη (Atalántē).

Proper noun

Atalanta f

(Greek mythology) Atalanta
The Bergamo football team; properly Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio

Portuguese

Proper noun

Atalanta

Atalanta (municipality of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil)

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