(9) Belt of Hippolyte

• Who was Hippolyte?

  Queen of the Amazons
• What race did Hippolyte belong to?

  Amazons
• Where did the Amazons live?

  Near the Black Sea
• Who gave Hippolyte a magical belt?

  Her father Ares
• Why did Eurystheus want Hippolyte's belt?

  His daughter wanted the belt for herself
• Who was sent to retrieve the belt?

  Heracles
• What was Heracles' task in retrieving the belt?

  It was his ninth labour
• Why did Heracles take an army with him?

  He expected trouble
• How did Hippolyte feel about Heracles?

  She admired his deeds
• What did Hippolyte offer to Heracles?

  Her magical belt
• What did Hera do to interfere with Heracles?

  She spread rumors about him
• What rumor did Hera spread about Heracles?

  That he planned to steal the queen
• How did the Amazons react to the rumors about Heracles?

  They rode out to kill him
• What did Heracles mistakenly believe about Hippolyte?

  That she was scheming against him
• What was the outcome of the battle between Heracles and the Amazons?

  Hercules killed Hippolyte
• What did Heracles take after killing Hippolyte?

  The magical belt
• What was the significance of the magical belt?

  It was a symbol of power
• How did Hera's actions affect the outcome of the story?

  She caused conflict between Heracles and Amazons
• What does the story illustrate about the Amazons?

  They were fierce female warriors