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Melissa

by Micha F. Lindemans
A nymph, daughter of King Melisseus. She is thought to have fed the infant Zeus with goat milk and thought humans the use of honey (melitta, bee). 'Melissa' was also a title for the priestesses of Demeter and Artemis.

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  • Also known as:
    Melitta

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