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

  • Melanchaetes, one of the centaurs who tried to steal the wine of Pholus and was killed by Heracles.
  • 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.

References

  1. Diodorus Siculus, 4.12.7
  2. Diodorus Siculus, 4.12.3-7
  3. Hyginus, Fabulae 181
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