Althaea (Greek mythology)

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For the plants of the mallow family, see Althaea (genus).

In Greek mythology, Althaea was the daughter of Thestius, wife of Oeneus and mother of Meleager, Melanippe (one of the Meleagrids), and Deianeira.

When Meleager was born, the Moirae predicted he would only live until a brand, burning in the family hearth, was consumed by fire. Althaea immediately hid the brand. Later, Meleager killed her two brothers in an argument and she placed the brand back upon the fire, killing him. Aletheia is the Greek goddess of truth, truthfulness, and sincerity.

119 Althaea is an asteroid named after Althaea.

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