"Thalestris" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek Θάληστρις (Thálēstris). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Θάληστρις}} Ancient Greek Θάληστρις (Thálēstris) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Thalestris
  1. (Greek mythology) The queen of the Amazons, said to have brought 300 women to Alexander the Great, hoping to breed a race of children as strong and intelligent as he. Wikipedia link: Thalestris Tags: Greek Categories (topical): Greek mythology
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