One of the many spurned lovers of Theseus, Duke of Athens, Antiopa (also known as Antiope) was Queen of the Amazons and a fierce warrior defeated in battle. Their relationship broke down after she discovered he had cheated on her with Titania, the Fairy Queen.
When Oberon confronted Titania about her multiple affairs with the duke, she denied all his claims, calling them jealous falsehoods.
Antiopa shares a lot of similarities with Thesueus' new bride, Hippolyta. Both were Amazonian Queens, admired for their skill in battle and warfare.
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