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In Greek Mythology, Chalcomedusa (Ancient Greek: ) was an Ithacan queen as the wife of King Arcesius and mother of Laertes. Her name, chalcos ("copper") and medousa ("guardian" or "protectress"), identifies her as the protector of Bronze Age metal-working technology.

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Arcesius
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Laertes
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In Greek Mythology, Chalcomedusa (Ancient Greek: ) was an Ithacan queen as the wife of King Arcesius and mother of Laertes. Her name, chalcos ("copper") and medousa ("guardian" or "protectress"), identifies her as the protector of Bronze Age metal-working technology.

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