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Melanion was the man who actually beat Atalanta in the race for her hand in marriage. He had the help of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, who gave him three golden apples. Melanion would roll them off course to catch Atalanta's curiosity so he could take the lead. He won the race and her hand in marriage. He's also know as Hippomenes.
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What was Atalanta's temptation?
Atalanta was tempted by the golden apples that Melanion brought.
What is Atalanta's symbol?
The answer is many: golden apples (her race with Melanion), and bears (the she-bear) and lions (what she was turned into) and spear (for fighting capabilities).
Whom did Atalanta marry?
The one who beat her in a foot race. Some sources say it was Hippomenes, others say Melanion.
Who was the suitor of Atalanta that threw the three golden apples?
The suitor that threw the apples was Hippomenes (also known as Melanion/Milanion).
What was Atlanta the greek heroine weakness?
Atalanta, uninterested in marriage, agreed to marry only if her suitors could outrun her, though fully armed, in a footrace. King Schoineus agreed and many young men died in the attempt until Melanion (or Hippomenes) came along. Melanion asked the goddess Aphrodite for help and she gave him three golden apples to toss as Atalanta caught up, in order to slow her down. If it can be called a "weakness"; then the golden apples of Aphrodite.
