In Greek mythology, Laodice (/leɪˈɒdəˌsi/, [la.odíkɛː]; ) and Hyperoche (Ὑπερόχη) were two of the Hyperborean Maidens, sent along with five male escorts to deliver offerings to Delos. All of them died there, and the Delians honored them with special ceremonies. The five male escorts were called by the Delians as the Perpherees (Περφερέες). Because of this incident, the Hyperboreans chose never to send people again. Instead, they began passing the offerings from one neighboring region to another, until they eventually reached Delos.Herodotus, The Histories, 4.33A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology, HyperocheA Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology, Laodice. They were honoured significantly in Delos:
Herodotus, The Histories, 4.34
References