Melanchaetes

In Greek mythology, Melanchaetes (Ancient Greek: Μελαγχαίτης means ‘black-haired’) may refer to the following:

Melanchaetes, one of the centaurs^[1] who tried to steal the wine of Pholus and was killed by Heracles.^[2]
Melanchaetes, one of the female dogs of the hunter Actaeon. Like the rest of the pack, she also devoured her master when he was transformed into a stag by Artemis, goddess of the hunt.^[3]

References

^ Diodorus Siculus, 4.12.7
^ Diodorus Siculus, 4.12.3-7
^ Hyginus, Fabulae 181

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[1] Diodorus Siculus, 4.12.7

[2] Diodorus Siculus, 4.12.3-7

[3] Hyginus, Fabulae 181

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