Amalthea (mythology)
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In Greek mythology, Amalthea or Amaltheia is the most-frequently mentioned foster-mother of Zeus.
Infancy of Zeus, by Jacob Jordaens, early 1630s (Louvre Museum)
Melissa
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Melissa is a female name. The name comes from the Greek word μέλισσα (mélissa), "bee", which in turn comes from μέλι (meli), "honey". In Hittite, melit signifies "honey".
The Melissa of Orlando Furioso, Dosso Dossi, c. 1507