Melosa, Queen
Melosa (portrayed by Alison Bruce) is Queen of an Amazon tribe of Greece. Her sister Tereis is killed by an arrow and protected by Gabrielle who bestows upon her her right of caste. Melosa upholds the right of caste despite protests from Ephiny.
Melosa's adopted daughter Velasca challenges her to a duel for the role as Amazon Queen, upon losing Velasca leaves. When Velasca returns she challenges Melosa again and Melosa is defeated. Upon Melosa's death leadership of the Amazon tribe falls to Gabrielle, through Tereis' right of caste.
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