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In one version, Phaedra's nurse told Hippolytus of her love, and he swore he would not reveal her as a source of information.

In revenge, Phaedra wrote Theseus a letter that claimed Hippolytus raped her.

Theseus believed her and cursed Hippolytus with one of the three curses he had received from Poseidon.

As a result, Hippolytus ' horses were frightened by a sea monster and dragged their rider to his death.