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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