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ter thecontest. Then Hippomenes prayed to Aphrodite, OMother of Love, aid me that I may win this prize! The goddess picked three golden apples fromher garden and sent them to Hippomenes, andEros told him how to use them. Even Atalantadid not really wish to have him fail. When Atalanta was about to… … ATALANTA to pick it up. Then Hippomenes prayed to Aphro-dite, Sweet goddess, may the last of thy gifts notfail me! but he did not lessen his efforts. Thespectators cheered, and called out, Now, Hippom-enes, relax not, if you would win. He droppedhis third and last apple, and Atalanta again…
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