Chrysopeleia

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Chrysopeleia, meaning “golden pigeon,” was a hamadryad nymph in Greek mythology. The best-known version of her story comes from John Tzetzes’s notes on Lycophron. In the tale, the tree where Chrysopeleia lived is in danger from floodwaters. Arcas, who was nearby hunting, saves the tree by redirecting the river and building a dam. Chrysopeleia becomes his lover and gives birth to two sons, Apheidas and Elatus. Another ancient writer, Apollodorus, mentions a nymph named Chrysopeleia as a possible wife of Arcas.