Briseida

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Form of BRISEIS used in medieval tales about the Trojan War.

BRISEIS   female   Greek Mythology
Patronymic derived from Βρισευς (Briseus), a Greek name of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology Briseis (real name Hippodameia) was the daughter of Briseus. She was captured during the Trojan War by Achilles. After Agamemnon took her away from him, Achilles refused to fight in the war.
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GREEK MYTHOLOGY: Briseis