In Greek mythology, Megara (; The name is derived from the ancient Greek word megas (great).) may refer to two female figures:
Megara, mother of Ixion, king of the Lapiths, in a rare account. She was murdered by her suitors — Phorbas and Polymelos, after she refused to marry them. To avenge his mother's death, Ixion tracked down and killed these suitors.Greek Anthology 3.12 (Gk text) Megara, the daughter of King Creon of Thebes and the first wife of Heracles.Homer, Odyssey 11.269-270
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