In Greek mythology, Hippodamia (; , from hippos "horse" and damazein "to tame"; also known as Deidamia (; Ancient Greek: ), Laodamia , Hippoboteia , Dia or Ischomache ), daughter of Atrax or Butes, was the bride of King Pirithous of the Lapiths. At their wedding, Hippodamia, the other female guests, and the young boys were almost abducted by the Centaurs. Pirithous and his friend, Theseus, led the Lapiths to victory over the Centaurs in a battle known as the Centauromachy. With Pirithous, she mothered Polypoetes, but died shortly after her son's birth.