A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology

(Μυσία).

1. A surname of Demeter, who had a temple, Μυσαῖον, between Argos and Mycenae and at Pellene. It is said to have been derived from an Argive Mysius, who received her kindly during her wanderings, and built a sanctuary to her. (Paus. 2.18.3, 35.3, 7.27.4.)