Melaenae or Melainai () was a fortified deme of ancient Attica, on the frontier of Boeotia, celebrated in Attic mythology as the place for which Melanthus and Xanthus fought. It was sometimes called Celaenae or Kelainai (Κέλαιναι). Its site is unlocated. References Populated places in ancient Attica Former populated places in Greece Demoi Lost ancient cities and towns