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MELANTHO (daughter of Dolius in Greek mythology)

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Melantho, daughter of Dolius in Greek mythology, full-length portrait
Parents
Dolius
In the sources
4 ancient passages

Melantho, the pretty daughter of Dolius, was a figure known for her sharp tongue and lack of empathy.1 Raised by Penelope, who provided her with toys in childhood, she grew into a woman marked by a sharp tongue and a lack of empathy.1

Her nature turned toward Eurymachus, with whom she fell in love and engaged in improper conduct.1 In another account, Poseidon, disguised as a dolphin, deceived her.2 Her conduct within the palace was marked by this improper association with the suitor.1

She later railed at him a second time, accusing him of spying on the women and threatening to drive him out with a firebrand.3 Throughout these encounters, she showed no consideration for her mistress's sorrows.1

The codex facts behind this entry

Sources

  1. Odyssey 18 ¶31
  2. Ovid Met. 6.1-145 (5)
  3. Odyssey 19 ¶8
Written from the Mythos Codex, and every sentence checked against the facts it cites. From the Mythos Codex: 8 facts, each checked against the ancient passage it comes from. Updated 29 October 2026.

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