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Menippe and Metioche

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In Greek mythology, Menippe and Metioche were daughters of Orion. They were extremely beautiful and talented, equals of Aphrodite and Artemis. Their homeland, Aonia[?], at the base of Mt. Helicon[?] was struck by a plague and the sisters volunteered to be sacrificed to end it. As a reward, they were placed among the stars.

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