Penthesilea

Penthesilea was an Amazon queen, the daughter of Ares and former queen Otrera. She is famous for her actions during the Trojan War, taking the position of Troy's champion after Hector and Memnon were slain by Achilles.

Penthesilea, after accidentally killing her sister Hippolyta, became wracked with guilt. She became a death seeker, always searching for an opportunity to die in battle. Thus, she was easily persuaded to join the war at Troy on the side of the Trojans, taking her army with her to defend the city against the Achaean onslaught.

The Queen quickly proved herself a capable warrior, slaying countless Achaean warriors when she and her Amazons arrived on the battlefield. She even managed to fight with the champion Ajax, before she was finally given the death she sought at the hands of Achilles, who impaled her with his spear. As he removed her helmet, Achilles fell in love with the beautiful Amazon, and deeply regretted his actions.

Penthesilea was the last of the notable Amazons, as after her fall the once mighty race declined, and they became little more than legends.

Battle vs. Harpalyce (by Laquearius)
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