Mendeis

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In Greek mythology, Mendeis (Ancient Greek: Μενδέις) was a Thracian nymph who became the mother of Pallene by King Sithon. Her husband had the habit of killing one by one the suitors of her daughter.[1] In some accounts, Pallene's mother was called Anchiroe instead.[2]

Notes

  1. ^ Conon, Narrations 10
  2. ^ Tzetzes on Lycophron, 1161

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