Galleries : Insects - Immortal Ephemera : Thriae - Melaina
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In The Homeric Hymns, the Thriae were a trio of nymphs on Mount Parnassus, who were said to have taught and given Apollo the gift of prophecy. They were called Melissae, bee-priestesses, with pollen in their hair and honeybee wings.
Size: 12 x 17 inches Detail closeups:
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