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In Greek mythology, Merope was one of the Pleiades, the seven daughters of the Titan Atlas and the sea nymph Pleione. She was often depicted as the faintest star in the Pleiades cluster, as she was said to have married a mortal man and therefore lost her divine radiance.

Merope’s husband was Sisyphus, the infamous king of Corinth who was punished by the gods for his deceitful actions. According to some versions of the myth, Merope was originally courted by the god Orion, who was also in love with her sisters. However, she rejected him and chose to marry Sisyphus instead.

Merope and Sisyphus had several children together, including Glaucus, Ornytion, and Almus. However, their family was plagued by tragedy and misfortune. Sisyphus was eventually punished by Zeus for his many misdeeds and forced to roll a boulder uphill for eternity, while Merope was said to have been consumed by grief and despair.

Despite her tragic fate, Merope is often celebrated in art and literature for her beauty and grace. She has been depicted in numerous paintings, sculptures, and poems over the centuries, and her story continues to capture the imagination of people around the world.