Comaetho
human_specialist Greek single tradition · 1
In ancient Greek mythology and folklore, Comaetho is a legendary heroine who served Artemis Triclaria in Patrae as virgin priestess. Comaetho fell in love with Melanippus, and unable to marry him, she consorted with him in secret inside the temple, earning the goddess' wrath.
When
- First attested
- 100 CE
- Attested period
- 100 – 100
- Historical notes
- Her tale is preserved in the Description of Greece, a travel guide by second-century traveller Pausanias.
Relationships
- consort of
- Melanippus
- enemy of
- Artemis (Diana), Artemis Triclaria
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In ancient Greek mythology and folklore, Comaetho (Ancient Greek: Κομαιθώ, romanized: Komaithṓ, lit. 'bright-haired') is a legendary heroine who served Artemis Triclaria in Patrae as virgin priestess. Comaetho fell in love with Melanippus, and unable to marry him, she consorted with him in secret inside the temple”
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