Melanchlaeni

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Melanchlaeni (meaning "black-cloaks") may refer to two ancient tribes. One is a tribe mentioned by Herodotus that lived north of Scythia. They have been identified by some with various Finnic tribes [citation needed].

The other tribe is mentioned by Pliny the Elder.

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