In Greek mythology, Melanion or Meilanion (Μειλανίων) may refer to two distinct characters:Melanion, the Lacedaemonian son of the Pelopid Argeios and Hegesandra, daughter of King Amyclas of Sparta. He was the brother of Alector and Boethoos. Melanion, also called Hippomenes, Arcadian son of Amphidamas and husband of Atalanta.