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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megara_(wife_of_Heracles)

    Megara was the eldest daughter of Creon, King of Thebes, who was possibly the brother of Jocasta and uncle of Oedipus. If Creon is the same figure, Megara's mother is likely Creon's wife Eurydice, and she would be the sister of Menoeceus (Megareus), Lycomedes, Haemon, and Pyrrha. Accounts of the … See more

    In Greek mythology, Megara was a Theban princess and the first wife of the hero Heracles. See more

    The sons of Heracles appear to have been incorporated into Heracles hero cult at Thebes who were celebrated at a festival known as the Herakleia where a feast was prepared in honour of Heracles above the "Elektran Gates" and sacrifices were made. The See more

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    Megara was married to Heracles by her father as a reward for the hero after he led the defense of Thebes against the Minyans at See more

    1. ^ Apollodorus, Library, 2.4.11, 2.7.8
    2. ^ The number of Megara's sons varies according to the source; the Theban tradition made them eight (Kerényi, pp. 185–186, notes Pindar's Fourth Isthmian Ode) but Euripides' Heracles reduced them to three, possibly, … See more

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    WebIn Greek mythology Megara was the first wife of Heracles, although in most versions of the Heracles myth, the marriage would end in tragedy. Megara of Thebes Megara was born …

  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megara

    Megara is a historic town and a municipality in West Attica, Greece. It lies in the northern section of the Isthmus of Corinth opposite the island of Salamis, which belonged to Megara in archaic times, before being taken by Athens. Megara was one of the four districts of Attica, embodied in the four mythic sons of King Pandion II, of whom Nisos was the ruler of Megara. Megara was also a trade p…

    • Administrative region: Attica
    • Elevation: 4 m (13 ft)
    • Country: Greece
    • Postal code: 191 00
  4. https://study.com/learn/lesson/megara-hercules...

    WebOct 27, 2021 · Who is Megara in Greek mythology? Megara is a woman from Thebes who unfortunately has a very tragic tale. She is known for being the wife of the god Herakles, known in Roman mythology and...

  5. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Megara-Greek-mythological-figure

    WebMegara Greek mythological figure Learn about this topic in these articles: marriage to Heracles In Heracles …Orchomenus in Boeotia and married Megara, daughter of Creon, …

  6. https://greekmythology.fandom.com/wiki/Megara

    WebMegara (Ancient Greek: Μεγάρα) was the oldest daughter of Creon, king of Thebes and the first of Heracles ' wives. Contents 1 Mythology 1.1 Marriage to Heracles 1.2 Megara's …

  7. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Megaera

    WebOther articles where Megaera is discussed: Furies: …Tisiphone (“Avenger of Murder”), and Megaera (“Jealous”). They lived in the underworld and ascended to earth to pursue the …

  8. https://www.theodysseyonline.com/megara-greek-mythology

    WebMar 5, 2018 · Meg was actual the daughter of Creon (yes, that Creon for any of my Theatre/Mythology friends). Creon was the King of Thebes (and brother-in-law/uncle to Oedipus, if you know him from the Theatre side of …

  9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzas

    WebGreek mythical character, founder of Byzantium Byzas Coinage with idealized depiction of Byzas, the legendary founder of Byzantium, around the time of Emperor Marcus Aurelius(161–180). Personal information …

  10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creon_(king_of_Thebes)

    WebThe film omits much of his mythology and depicts Creon as a noble high priest and councilor to the reigning King Eteocles of Thebes. He is supportive of Hercules' …

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