Atalanta was a daughter whose father wanted a son. She strived to fulfill the 'son' expectation to the point where she outdid all males in physical races. Her father said,"Marry!"
She agreed, but only if a spouse could beat her in a race. If they did not, she would kill them. Many noble men lost their life seeking her hand, but Melanion called on the aid of winged feet to win her heart.
