In a midsummer nights dream what is meant by;?

Question:Hippolyta is “woo’d” by a sword instead of being given “love-tokens” in the same way Lysander has won Hermia’s love.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Hippolyta is “woo’d” by a sword instead of being given “love-tokens” in the same way Lysander has won Hermia’s love.

There's actually more to the quote. In Act I, scene i, Theseus says, "Hippolyta, I woo'd thee with my sword and won thy love doing thee injuries." This seems to imply that he conquered her people in war and "won" her as his bride. Not exactly a romantic start to the relationship.;-)

(Kind of reminds me of Henry V, where after Henry conquers France, the French princess--played by Emma Thompson in the movie--is expected to marry him, even though she can't speak English!)

I would say it means she fell in love because of strength and power rather than being given flowers, etc. (love tokens)

Hyppolyta is impressed by strength, power, not love gifts
[jewelry, flowers and such}.

Hippolyta, in Ancient Greek mythology was Queen of the Amazons, a fierce tribe of women warriors.
Shakespeare would have known this tale and was implying that Hippolyta would not be impressed by romantic love tokens but by a man's prowess in battle.