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In "Atalanta, the Fleet-Footed Huntress," why is the king of Arcadia angry when Atalanta is born? A. Atalanta is a girl, and the king wanted a son. B. He learns that Atalanta is destined to overthrow him. C. He is jealous of the attention Atalanta receives. D. He knows that Atalanta is not his daughter.

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The reason why the king of Arcadia is angry when Atalanta is born is because "A. Atalanta is a girl, and the king wanted a son," which is why she's initially left on a mountaintop to die. 
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