Molpadia
Molpadia and Lyrkus
In Greek mythology, Molpadia was described as the daughter of Staphylus (son of Dionysus and Ariadne) and Khrysothemis, and sister of Parthenos and Rhoeo. However, it is believed that Apollo could possibly be her father.
When Lyrkus arrived at Bybastus (town in Karia), a bitter strife arose between Rhoeo and Molpadia, as both fell in love with him. Lyrkus was the guest of Staphylus, who knew about a prediction made by an oracle at Didyma that Lyrkus would beget a child with the first woman with whom he had sex after leaving the shrine. Staphylus wanted a male heir, so welcomed Lyrkus in a friendly manner and enticed him to much drinking of wine. When Lyrkus had his senses dulled with wine, Staphylus sent his daughter, Molpadia, into Lyrkus' bed chamber. Molpadia had sex with the drunk Lyrkus, and then both fell asleep.
The next morning, Lyrkus discovered the trap that his host had laid for him. When Lyrkus saw Molpadia by his side, he was exceedingly angry. He upbraided Staphylus violently for his conduct. Finally seeing that there was nothing to be done, Lyrkus took off his belt and gave it to Molpadia, telling her to keep it until their future child had come of age. Then the child would possess a token by which he might be recognized, if he should ever come to his father at Kaunus. Lyrkus then sailed away to his home.
Molpadia gave birth to Basileus. Years later, Basileus came to the land of Kaunus. Lyrkus recognized him as his son, and made him ruler over his peoples.
Molpadia and Parthenos were put in charge of watching after their father's wine, a drink which had only recently been discovered among men, but fell asleep while performing this duty. While they were asleep some swine which they were keeping entered in and broke the jar which contained the wine. When the sisters learned what had happened, they threw themselves off a cliff in fear of their father's wrath. Apollo, because of his affection for their sister (Rhoeo), rescued them and carried them to two different cities in Khersonesus: Molpadia to Kastabus and Parthenos to Bubastus, where both received divine honors. Molpadia's name was changed to Hemithea, meaning "half goddess," because the god Apollo had appeared to men, and she was honored by all who dwelt in the Khersonesus. Hemithea became a local goddess in Khersonesus.
Parents[]
Staphylus and Khrysothemis (Possibly Apollo)