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FILIPINO
FILIPINO
HUKOM Katahimikan!
Her beauty and running talents spread to all the corners of the world.
There were many noblemen who wanted to marry her. She was arrogant
and proudly said “no” to all.
One day, a prince saw her running along the meadows. He was impressed
by her beauty and wanted to marry her. She promised to marry if he could
defeat her in a running race and he agreed to it.
He invoked the Goddess of Love and she gave him three golden apples.
She also whispered something in his ears. Next day, the entire population
of Greece gathered to watch the race between the prince and Atalanta.
The race began, each time Atalanta overtook the prince, he threw a golden
apple in her path. Atalanta was surprised and delighted at the sight of the
golden apple. She slowed down to pick up the apple. In the mean time, the
prince raced ahead of her. Similarly, he dropped all the three golden
apples. Atalanta soon forgot about the race as she bend down to pick up
the apples. Ultimately, the prince won the race.
Only in the end, did Atalanta understand that the prince had tricked her.
Though initially she was angry, she understood the love and affection the
prince had for her. She agreed to marry him and they lived happily ever
after.