Melanthios was a goat herder of Odysseus {see planet (1143)}. He mocked Odysseus when the latter came to Eumaios {see planet (12972)} disguised as a beggar. Later Odysseus killed him. (M 40710) _ _.
Avastatud: 19-9-1973 Avastamiskoht: Palomar Avastajad: van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T.