Metioche
deity sky Greek single tradition · 2
In Greek mythology, Metioche was a daughter of Orion. She features in a brief myth about human sacrifice.
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When
- First attested
- 100 BCE
- Attested period
- -100 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mentioned by Liberalis.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Apollo Gortynius, Acraephen, Mecionice, Hades, Persephone, Coronis, Artemis (Diana)
- sibling of
- Menippe
- manifested by
- Coronides
- child of
- Orion
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Once Menippe and Metioche's homeland Aonia at the base of Mt. Helicon was struck by a plague, and the oracle of Apollo Gortynius, when consulted, informed the people that the two gods of the Underworld were angry”
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“Another mythographer, Liberalis, tells of Menippe and Metioche, daughters of Orion, who sacrificed themselves for their country's good and were transformed into comets. Lastly, Mecionice, the mother of Euphemus by Poseidon, was also recounted as Orion's daughter.”
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