Melanthius, Odysseus's goatherd, is mentioned as a son of Dolius,[2] and Melantho is described as his daughter.[3] His wife was a slave from Sicily, whose name is not given.[4]
Mythology
After Odysseus's identity had finally been revealed, Dolius heartily welcomed Odysseus in his home, expressing great joy to see his master alive and well.[5] Later, he and his six sons[6] were among the loyal servants who joined Odysseus to stand against the relatives of the slain suitors.[7]
Brill's New Pauly: Encyclopaedia of the Ancient World. Antiquity, Volume 4, Cyr – Epy, edited by Hubert Cancik and Helmuth Schneider, Brill, 2004. ISBN9004122672.
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