Melanchaetes Explained

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]

Notes and References

1. [Diodorus Siculus]
2. Diodorus Siculus, 4.12.3-7
3. [Gaius Julius Hyginus|Hyginus]