Ambracia (mythology)

Ambracia in ancient Epirus.

In Greek mythology, Ambracia (Ancient Greek: Άμβρακία) was a Oeachalian princess and daughter of King Melaneus, son of Apollo and Oechalia, and the sister of Eurytus.[1] The city of Ambracia in Epirus was named after her.[2]

  1. ^ Smith, s.v. Ambracia.
  2. ^ Nicander, apud. Antoninus Liberalis, 4.