In Greek mythology, Melissa ("bee") was a nymph, daughter of King Melisseus. She nursed Zeus when he was an infant, feeding him goat-milk. She later taught humans the use of honey.
Melissa was also used as a title for priestesses of Demeter and Artemis.
... to the jealously of Dolly's sister Katarina (Kitty) whom he has previously been courting.
As the novel opens, Stiva's friend Levin has returned Moscow from his ...