Melaena
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In Greek mythology, Melaena or Melena (, feminine "black, dark"), Melane () or Melanis was a Corycian nymph, or member of the prophetic Thriae, of the springs of Delphi in Phocis.
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In Greek mythology, Melaena or Melena (, feminine "black, dark"), Melane () or Melanis was a Corycian nymph, or member of the prophetic Thriae, of the springs of Delphi in Phocis.
== Family == Melaena's father was one of the local river gods, either Kephisos or Pleistos of northern Boeotia. In another account, she was called the daughter of King Hyamus of Hyampolis and Melanthea (Melantho), daughter of Deucalion. Her sister was called Celaeno.''''
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