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| has gloss | eng: Aella - Ἄελλα (often confused with Aello the Harpy) was one of Hippolytes Amazons in Greek mythology. She was the first to attack Heracles when he came for Hippolytes girdle. Unfortunately, Heracles was wearing the Nemean Lion skin from his first labor, making him invulnerable. Aella could not kill Heracles; thus, she was killed instead. Her name means "whirlwind". |
| lexicalization | eng: Aella |
| instance of | (noun) (Greek mythology) one of a nation of women warriors of Scythia (who burned off the right breast in order to use a bow and arrow more effectively) Amazon |
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