Atalanta and Hippomenes bore Parthenopaeus, who grew to become one of the Seven against Thebes. In an alternate tradition, Meleager is named as the father.
Iasus exposed his infant daughter Atalanta on a mountainside, wanting a son instead. She survived, suckled by a she-bear sent by Artemis, and was raised by hunters in the wilderness.
Atalanta sailed with the Argonauts in some traditions, including Apollodorus's account. Her inclusion as the only woman among the crew highlighted her exceptional status as a warrior and huntress.
Aphrodite gave Hippomenes three golden apples to distract Atalanta during their footrace. When Hippomenes neglected to thank her, Aphrodite caused the couple to profane a sacred temple, leading to their transformation into lions.
Meleager's decision to award the Calydonian Boar's hide to Atalanta provoked the quarrel with Althaea's brothers that led to their deaths and ultimately to Althaea burning the firebrand that killed her son.
Atalanta was a devoted follower of Artemis, raised in the wild after a she-bear sent by the goddess suckled her as an infant. She modeled her life on Artemis's ideals of hunting and virginity.
Atalanta drew first blood against the Calydonian Boar with her arrow, wounding it before the other hunters could close. Meleager awarded her the hide in recognition of this feat.
In Ovid's account, Cybele transformed Atalanta and Hippomenes into lions for making love in her sacred precinct. The lions were then yoked to Cybele's chariot, forever in the service of the Mother of the Gods.
Hippomenes challenged Atalanta to the deadly footrace and won by dropping three golden apples given by Aphrodite. Their marriage ended when both were transformed into lions for profaning a sacred temple.
Meleager fell in love with Atalanta during the Calydonian Boar Hunt. After she drew first blood with her arrow, he awarded her the boar's hide, provoking a fatal quarrel with his uncles.
Parthenopaeus inherited his mother Atalanta's Arcadian lineage, martial prowess, and devotion to Artemis. His name, from parthenos (\"maiden\"), alludes to Atalanta's famous virginity.
At the funeral games for King Pelias, Atalanta wrestled Peleus and defeated him, demonstrating her athletic prowess extended beyond her famous speed.
Atalanta sailed as a crew member on the Voyage of the Argo in some traditions, notably Apollodorus's account. She was one of the few women among the Argonauts.
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