Draft:Calanthe (character)

Should this be its own entry? Merge to Damon and Pythias?

Calanthe, portrayed by Ann Little, attended by her maids in the 1914 American film Damon and Pythias

Calanthe is the wife of the hero in the Greek legend of Damon and Pythias. Her husband Pythias volunteers to be held in prison in place of his friend Damon so that Damon can settle his affairs.

The name Calanthe is used for a genus of orchids, Calanthe, and for the social and beneficial organisation of African American women the Grand Court Order of Calanthe. The name is also used in adaptations of the legend and for characters in other fiction including the Witcher series.

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This draft is in progress as of April 8, 2024.