Also called Mytilini. It is the name of a Greek city on the island of Lesvos. In Greek mythology she was a Heliad, daughter of the king of Lesvos, Macarius. Some authors say that she was the daughter of Pélade, Her mother was an Amazon named Macarea or Macarais. She was a native of Rhodes and accused of having murdered her brother Ténages. She was Poseidon's lover and with him she had Mitone (prince).