Hippolyta was one of the greatest queens of the Amazons {see planet  (1042)}. She wore a beautiful golden girdle, a gift from her father Ares, the war-god, as a symbol of her Amazonian queenship. Heracles {see planet  (5143)} was sent by the Greeks to acquire the girdle, a battle took place, and beautiful Hippolyta died. (M 41030) _ _.