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ALCIPPE
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Gender: Feminine
Usage: Greek Mythology (Latinized)
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From the Greek Αλκιππη (Alkippe), which meant "mighty mare" from αλκαιος (alkaios) "mighty" and ‘ιππος (hippos) "horse". This was the name of a daughter of Ares in Greek myth. Her father killed Halirrhotis, a son of Poseidon, when he attempted to rape her, leading to a murder trial in which Ares was quickly acquitted. |
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