List of characters in Greek mythology / M

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The list of characters in Greek mythology includes characters from Greek mythology .

All figures known by name through literary or inscribed evidence are recorded. These include gods, demigods, hybrid beings or monsters, as well as human figures or animals that appear in myth. Nicknames, alternative names and group names are also included.

Legend

  • Name: German transcription of the name without accents or length characters. Names whose traditional transcriptions are formed with umlaut or begin with a U are listed here without umlaut and with the transcription Ou . Accordingly, z. B. Oedipus can be found under Oidipus or Uranos under Ouranos .
  • Greek: Ancient Greek spelling of the name.
  • Description: Contains a brief description of the figure in which it is classified as far as possible (god, nymph, satyr, son or daughter of ...).
  • Evidence: The detailed evidence is in the respective article and not in this list.

See also the general notes on the list of characters in Greek mythology .

list

Surname Greek description proof
Ma Μᾶ Deity in the wake of Rhea , who raises Dionysus Roscher 2.2215 (1). Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μάστραυνα .
Ma Μᾶ Nickname of Cybele , the great mother of gods Roscher 2.2215-2225 (2). Theocritus 15.89.
Machaireus Μαχαιρεύς Son of Daitas, priest in Delphi , kills Neoptolemus Roscher 2.2226. Pindar : Nemeen 7.62.
Machaneus Μαχανεύς Nickname of Zeus in Argos , Tanagra , Kos Roscher 2.2227. Pausanias 2,22,2.
Machanis Μαχανίς Nickname of Athena in Kos Roscher 2.2228.
Machanitis Μαχανῖτις Nickname of Aphrodite and Athena in Megalopolis Roscher 2.2228 (1) - (2). Pausanias 8.31.9.
Machaon Μαχάων Son of Asklepios and Epione , brother of Hygieia , Panakeia , Podaleirios Roscher 2,2228-2231. Scholion , Pindar : Pythia 3:14.
Do it Μάχαι Daimones of fights and skirmishes
Magarsis Μαγαρσίς Epithet of Athena in the city Magarsa in Cilicia Roscher 2.2231. Strabo : geographica 14,676.
Magdis Μάγδις Thracian , inventor of the Magadis Roscher 2.2232. Athenaios : Supper 14,636.
Magirios Μάγδις Nickname of Apollo in Pyla , Cyprus Roscher 2.2232.
Magnes Μάγνης Son of Aiolus and Enarete , brother of Kretheus and Athamas Roscher 2.2233 (1). Library of Apollodorus 1,7,3.
Magnes Μάγνης Son of Zeus and Thyia , brother of Macedon , father of Glaphyros Roscher 2.2233 (2). Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μακεδονία .
Magnes Μάγνης Son of Argos and Perimele , with Calliope father of Hymenaios Roscher 2.2233 (3). Antoninus Liberalis 23.
Maia Μαῖα Pleiade , one of the seven, from Zeus' mother of Hermes Roscher 2.2234. Hesiod : Theogony 948.
Maiades Μαιάδης Nickname of Hermes , as the son of Maia Roscher 2.2240. Tzetzes , Scholion : Lykophron 855.
Maiandrios Μαιάνδριος Son or descendant of the river god Maiandros , so the grandson Kaunos Roscher 2.2241. Ovid : Metamorphoses 9,573.
Maiandros Μαίανδρος River god of the meander , son of Okeanos , father of Kalamos and Marsyas Roscher 2.2241 (1). Hesiod : Theogony 339.
Maiandros Μαίανδρος Son of Kerkaphos and Anaxibia Roscher 2.2241 (2). Plutarch : de fluviorum 9.
Maidos Μαῖδος Son of Illyrios , ancestor of the maiden in western Thrace Roscher 2.2242. Appian : Illyrica 2.
Maimaktes Μαιμάκτης Nickname of Zeus , the storming, angry one Roscher 2.2242. Hesychios sv μαῖμαξ .
Maimalides Μαιμαλίδης Son of Maimalus, i.e. Peisandros , leader of the Myrmidons against Troy Roscher 2.2243. Homer : Iliad 16,194.
Mainaden Μαινάδες mythical companions of the Dionysian traits or cult followers Roscher 2,2243-2283. Homer : Iliad 6,132.
Mainalia Μαιναλία Nickname of Atalante , daughter of Clymene, huntress Roscher 2.2283. Greek anthology 7,413.
Mainalides Μαιναλίδης Epithet of Pan , of mount Mainalos Roscher 2.2283.
Mainalios Μαινάλιος Epithet of Pan , Bacchus , Hermes , Parthenopaios , Dymas Roscher 2.2283. Pausanias 8.36.5.
Mainalis Μαιναλίς Nickname of the maenads and dryads Roscher 2.2283. Nonnos : Dionysiacs 14.346.
Mainalos Μαίναλος Son of Lykaon in Arcadia , who puts human flesh in front of Zeus Roscher 2.2283 (1). Library of Apollodorus 3,8,1.
Mainalos Μαίναλος Son of Arkas Roscher 2.2283 (2). Scholion , Apollonios Rhodes 1,769.
Mainalos Μαίναλος Father of the Atalante Roscher 2.2283 (3). Libraries of Apollodorus 3,9,2.
Mainalos Μαίναλος Abydener, father of Areios, who was killed by Odysseus before Troy Roscher 2.2283 (4). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 11:37.
Mainalos Μαίναλος Father of Hippomedon, husband of the nymph Okyrrhoe Roscher 2.2283 (5). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 11:37.
Mainidos Μαίνιδος this is Buzyges , who first hitched the plow in Attica Roscher 2.2283. Scholion , Iliad 18,483.
Mainoles Μαινόλης Nickname of Dionysus Roscher 2.2283. Greek anthology 9,524.
Mainolios Μαινόλιος this is Mainoles , nickname of Dionysus Roscher 2.2284.
Maion Μαίων Son of Haimon, leader of Seven against Thebes in ambush against Tydeus Roscher 2.2284 (1). Homer : Iliad 4,394.
Maion Μαίων King of Phrygia and Lydia , with Dindyme father of Cybele Roscher 2.2284 (2). Diodorus 3.58.
Maion Μαίων Nickname of Homer , a relative or foster father Roscher 2.2284 (3). Suda sv Ὃμηρος .
Maion Μαίων Father of Agelaos , who was killed by Aias the Telamonian before Troy Roscher 2.2284 (4). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 3,229.
Maion Μαίων Son of Phorcus, fighter of Turnus , killed by Aeneas Roscher 2.2284 (5). Virgil : Aeneid 10.337.
Maionia Μαιονία Personification of the Maion community in Lydia , on coins Roscher 2.2284.
Maionis Μαιονίς Epithet of Omphale and Arachne , the Maionierin in Lydia Roscher 2.2285. Ovid : Fixed 2.310.
Maira Μαῖρα Nereid , one of the 50 daughters of Nereus and Doris , protecting the castaways Roscher 2.2285 (1). Homer : Iliad 18:48.
Maira Μαῖρα Daughter of Proitos and Anteia , companion of Artemis , mother of Lokros Roscher 2.2285 (2). Homer : Odyssey 11,326.
Maira Μαῖρα Daughter of Atlas , wife of Tegeates , mother of Leimon and Skephros Roscher 2.2285 (3). Pausanias 8,48,6.
Maira Μαῖρα Daughter of the river god Erasinos, sister of Byza, Molite, Anchiroe Roscher 2.2285 (4). Antoninus Liberalis 40.
Maira Μαῖρα Dog of Ikarios , directs Erigone is as Sirius among the stars Roscher 2.2285 (5). Hyginus : Fabulae 130.
Maira Μαῖρα Epiclesis of Selene , nickname of the moon Roscher 2.2286 (6). Hesychios sv.
Mairo Μαιρώ this is Merope , daughter of Oinopion Roscher 2.2286
Maisis Μαῖσις Spartans , son of Hyraios, brother of Laias and Europe, established Heroon Roscher 2.2286. Pausanias 3,15,6.
Makar Μάκαρ Son of Helios and Rhodes, kills the brother Tenages (Phaethon) Roscher 2.2288 (1). Scholion , Pindar : Olympia 7,135.
Makar Μάκαρ Epithet of the gods Roscher 2.2289 (2). CIG 26.
Maka rice Μακαρηίς Daughter of Makareus , the Issa Roscher 2.2289. Ovid : Metamorphoses 6,124.
Makareus Μακαρεύς this is Makar , son of Helios Roscher 2.2289 (1). FHG : Fragmenta 1.59.
Makareus Μακαρεύς Son of Aiolos , in love with his sister Kanake Roscher 2.2289 (2). Hyginus : Fabulae 243.
Makareus Μακαρεύς Son of Lykaon , founder of Makaria in Arcadia Roscher 2.2290 (3). Pausanias 8,3,2.
Makareus Μακαρεύς Lapithe , kills the centaur Erigdupos at the wedding of Peirithoos Roscher 2.2290 (4). Ovid : Metamorphoses 12,452.
Makareus Μακαρεύς King of Lesbos , father of Leucippus , companion of Odysseus Roscher 2.2290 (5). Ovid : Metamorphoses 14,159.
Makareus Μακαρεύς Husband of the Sphinx, daughter of Ukalegon Roscher 2.2290 (6). Scholion , Euripides : Phoenician 26.
Makareus Μακαρεύς Father of Euboia, who is mother of Agreus with Apollon Roscher 2.2290 (7). Hyginus : Fabulae 161.
Makareus Μακαρεύς Priest of Dionysus , kills his wife in anger with the staff of Thyrsus Roscher 2.2290 (8). Aelianus : varia historia 13.2.
Makaria Μακαρία Daughter of Heracles and Deïaneira , sacrifices herself for a successful battle Roscher 2.2291 (1). Pausanias 1,32,6.
Makaria Μακαρία Mother of the Agamede in Lesbos , also called Pyrrha Roscher 2.2291 (2). Stephanos of Byzantium sv Ἀγαμήδη .
Makaria Μακαρία Bakchantin on a red-figure vase of beautiful style Roscher 2.2291 (3).
Makaria Μακαρία Daughter of Hades and presumably Persephone , embodies the blessed death Suda sv.
Makednos Μάκεδνος Son of Lycaon , one of the fifty evildoers whom Zeus destroyed Roscher 2.2291. Library of Apollodorus 3,8,1.
Macedon Μακεδών eponymous hero of Macedonia , leader in Emathia Roscher 2.2291 (1). Strabo : geographica 7.329.
Macedon Μακεδών Son of Zeus and Thyia , brother of Magnes, father of Pieros, Amathos Roscher 2.2291 (2). Eustathios : Commentary by Dionysius 427.
Macedon Μακεδών Son of Aiolus , one of ten Roscher 2.2292 (3). Eustathios : Commentary by Dionysius 427.
Macedon Μακεδών Son of Lykaon , father of Pindus Roscher 2.2292 (4). Aelianus : de animalium 10.48.
Macedon Μακεδών Son and companion of Osiris , who as ruler in Macedonia remained Roscher 2.2292 (5). Diodorus 1.18.
Makello Μακελλώ Islander who entertains Zeus and Apollon , spared by Poseidon Roscher 2.2292. Nonnos : Dionysiacs 18.35.
Makeris Μάκηρις Father of Sardus, went to Delphi Roscher 2.2292. Pausanias 10.17.2.
Maketai Μακέται Macedonians as bakchantes , i.e. Klodones and Mimallones Roscher 2.2293. Athenaios : Supper 5,198e.
Makistios Μακίστιος Epithet of Heracles , with the sanctuary in the city Makistos in Triphylia Roscher 2.2293. Strabo : geographica 8,348.
Makistos Μάκιστος Son of Athamas , brother of Phrixos , founder of Makistos Roscher 2.2293. Stephanos of Byzantium sv.
Makris Μάκρις Nymph , daughter of Aristaios and Autonoë , nurse of Dionysus Roscher 2.2293 (1). Apollonios : Argonautika 4,1131.
Makris Μάκρις Nurse of Hera on Evia , after her the island was called Makris Roscher 2.2293 (2). Scholion , Iliad 2,535.
Macrobioi Μακρόβιοι Nymphs among the residents of Rhodes Roscher 2.2293. Hesychios sv.
Macroptolemos Μακροπτόλεμος this is Telemachus , son of Odysseus Roscher 2.2293.
Malache Μαλάχη Wife of the Argonaut Euphemos , mother of Leukophanes in Lemnos Roscher 2.2301. Scholion , Pindar : Pythia 4,455.
Maleatas Μαλεάτας Nickname of Apollo in Laconia and Epidaurus Roscher 2.2302. Pausanias 3:12, 8.
Maleiaios Μαλειαῖος Epithet of Zeus , from the promontory Maleia in Laconia Roscher 2.2303. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μαλέα .
Maleos Μάλεος Cretans, magically dedicate a rock to Poseidon and protect Phaistos Roscher 2.2304 (3). Suda sv.
Maliades Μαλιάδες Nymphs protecting herds or being in fruit trees Roscher 2.2304 (1). Iulius Pollux : 9,122.
Maliades Μαλιάδες Nymphs of the Malian country Roscher 2.2304 (2). Sophocles : Philoctetes 725.
Malis Μαλίς Slave of Omphale , with Heracles mother of Akeles Roscher 2.2305 (1). Stephanos of Byzantium sv Ἀκέλης .
Malis Μαλίς Nymph , protector of the flock of sheep Roscher 2.2305 (2). Theocritus 13.45.
Malkandros Μάλκανδρος King of Byblos , his servant Isis saves Osiris's dead drawer Roscher 2.2305. Plutarch : Isis and Osiris 15.
Let's go Μάλκανδρος Founder and eponymous hero of the city of Mallos in Cilicia Roscher 2.2305. Eustathios : Commentary by Dionysius 875.
Maloeis Μαλόεις Nickname of Apollo on Lesbos , chief god in Mytilene Roscher 2.2305. Stephanos of Byzantium sv.
Malophoros Μαλοφόρος Name of Demeter , at the Temple of Apollo in Selinus Roscher 2.2306. Pausanias 1,44,3.
Malos Μᾶλος King of Epidaurus , son of Amphictyon , with muse Erato, father of Cleophema Roscher 2.2306. Stephanos of Byzantium sv.
Mamersa Μάμερσα Nickname of Athena Roscher 2.2308. Lycophron 1416.
Maenad Μαινάδες Companion of the Dionysian traits, mythical or historical Roscher 2.2243.
Mandrolytos Μανδρόλυτος Father of Leukophrye that Leucippus their native town Magnesia reveals Roscher 2, 2311-2313. Parthenios : Erotica 5.
Mandylas Μανδύλας Shepherd in Dodona , steals the most beautiful sheep from the neighbor, caught by the oak Roscher 2.2315. Scholion , Odyssey 14.327.
Manes Μάνης Son of Zeus and Gaia , ancestral heroes in Phrygia , father of Atys , Kotys , Akmon Roscher 2.2316. Dionysius of Halicarnassus 1.27.
Mania Μανία Personification of madness, on a vase painting in Paestum Roscher 2.2324. Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 5,451 .
Mantalos Μάνταλος Founder of the city of Mantalos in Phrygia Roscher 2.2325. Stephanos of Byzantium sv.
Manteios μαντεῖος Epithet of Apollo Roscher 2.2325. Euripides : Orestes 1666.
Mantiklos Μάντικλος Nickname of Heracles in Messana, with temple of the seer Mantiklos Roscher 2.2325. Pausanias 4,23,5.
Manticore Βάρἰκος Hybrid creatures , lions and dragons, "cannibals", can fire off poisonous stings
Mantineus Μαντινεύς Son of Lykaon , founded Mantineia in Arcadia Roscher 2.2325 (1). Pausanias 8,3,4.
Mantineus Μαντινεύς Father of Aglaïa , wife of King Abas in Argos Roscher 2.2326 (2). Library of Apollodorus 3,8,1.
Mantinus Μαντίνους this is Mantineus , son of Lykaon Roscher 2.2326. Library of Apollodorus 3,8,1.
Mantios Μάντιος Son of Melampus and Iphianassa, brother of Antiphates , father of Polypheides Roscher 2.2326. Homer : Odyssey 15,242.
Mantipolos μαντιπόλος this is mantis , by the name of Apollo Roscher 2.2326.
Mantis μάντις Nickname of Apollo Roscher 2.2326.
Manto Μαντώ Daughter of Polyeides, sister of Astykrateia, with grave in Megara Roscher 2.2326 (1). Pausanias 1.43.5.
Manto Μαντώ Daughter of the blind Teiresias , seer, wife of Rhakios , mother of Pugus Roscher 2.2326-2329 (3). Virgil : Aeneid 10.199.
Maraphios Μαράφιος Son of Menelaus Roscher 2.2332. Scholion , Iliad 3,175.
Marathios Μαράθιος King of Sicyon when Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt Eusebius of Caesarea .
marathon Μαραθών Son of Epopeus , father of Sicyon and Corinthus Roscher 2.2332. Pausanias 2,1,1.
marathon Μάραθος Arcadians , brother of Echedemos, sacrifices himself as a hero in front of the battle line Roscher 2.2333 (1). Plutarch : Theseus 32.
Marathonous King of Sicyon Eusebius of Caesarea .
Mares Μάρης a messenger Roscher 2.2373 (1). Athenaios : Supper 11.498.
Mares Μάρης Ausonians , like a centaur, half man and horse, inventor of riding Roscher 2.2373 (2). Aelianus : varia historia 9.19.
Margasos Μάργασος Phyllis' husband, father of Alcaios, lives on the Harpasos River in Caria Roscher 2.2373. Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 10.143.
Margites Μαργίτης simple-minded person of the Greek folk tale who knows a lot and everything badly Roscher 2.2373. Eustathios : Commentary on Iliad 1669.47.
Mariandynos Μαριανδυνός Heros of Mariandyn , from Aeolia , ruler in a part of Paphlagonia Roscher 2.2373. Eustathios : Commentary by Dionysius 787.
Marieus Μαριεύς Son of Kinyras , founder of the city of Marion in Cyprus Roscher 2.2375. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μάριον .
Maris Μάρις Son of Amisodarus , brother of Atymnios , killed by Thrasymedes at Troy Roscher 2.2375. Homer : Iliad 16,319.
Maritaios Μαρίταιος Nickname of Zeus Roscher 2.2377. Hesychios sv.
Marmarinos Μαρμάρινος Nickname of Apollo , from Marmarion on Euboea , where this god had a temple Roscher 2.2377. Strabo : geographica 446.
Marmax Μάρμαξ Suitor of Hippodameia , killed by Oinomaos , buried with two horses Roscher 2.2377. Pausanias 6.21.7.
Marnas Μάρνας River god on coins of Domitian of Ephesus Roscher 2.2377 (1).
Maroon Μάρων King of the Kikonen , son of Euanthes, Apollo priest , gives wine to Odysseus Roscher 2.2382 (1). Scholion , Odyssey 9,197.
Maroon Μάρων King of Argos , son of Keisus , brother of Medon , father of Thestros Roscher 2.2383 (2). Theophilus of Antioch .
Maroon Μάρων Thermopylae fighter, brother of Alpheios, with a sanctuary in Sparta Roscher 2.2383 (3). Herodotus : Histories 7,227.
Chestnut Μαρωνεύς Nickname of Dionysus Roscher 2.2384. Tibull : poems 4,1,57.
Marpe Μάρπη Amazon who went into battle “like a man”, opponent of Heracles Roscher 2.2384. Diodorus 4.16.
Marpesia Μαρπησία Queen of the Amazons who went into battle “like a man” Roscher 2.2384. Justin : Epitoma 2,4.
Marpessa Μάρπησσα Daughter of the river god Euenos , wife of Idas , mother of Cleopatra Roscher 2.2384. Library of Apollodorus 1,7,7.
Marse Μάρση one of the 50 daughters of King Thespios , with Herakles mother of Bukolus Roscher 2.2438. RE XIV, 2, 1977.
Marses Μάρσης Eponymous hero of the city of Marsya in Phenicia Roscher 2.2438. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μαρσύα .
Marsos Μαρσος Son of Kirke , eponymous hero of the Martians Roscher 2.2439. Pliny the Elder : NH 7,2,2.
Marsyas Μαρσύας, Μασσύας River god in Phrygia , satyr , son of Hyagnis , companion of Cybele Roscher 2,2439-2460. Herodotus : Histories 7.26.
Masaris Μάσαρις Dionysus with the Carians Roscher 2.2460. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μάστραυρα .
Masphalatenos Μασφαλατηνός Epithet of Zeus , after two steles Menneh in Kula Roscher 2.2460. CIG 3438.
Mastigophoros Μαστιγοφόρος Epithet of Aias of Telamon , the "scourge carrier", the cattle tied the Army Roscher 2.2461. Eustathios : Commentary on Iliad 891,27.
Mastor Μάστωρ Father of the Lycophron from Kythera Roscher 2.2461 (1). Homer : Iliad 15,430.
Mastor Μάστωρ Father of Halitherses , from Ithaca Roscher 2.2461 (2). Homer : Odyssey 2,157.
Mastorides Μάστωρ Son of the Mastor: Lycophron or Halitherses Roscher 2.2461. Homer : Odyssey 24,452.
Matton Μάττων Knead Heros into dough, bake and cook in Sparta Roscher 2.2480. Athenaios : Supper 2.39.
Mausolus Μαύσωλος, -λός King of Caria , after the Carians were called Mausoler Roscher 2.2480 (1). Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μαυσωλοί .
Mausolus Μαύσωλος Son of Helios , king after whom the Indus was called Mausolos Roscher 2.2480 (2). Plutarch : de fluviorum 25.1.
Mazainos Μαζαινος Eponymous hero of the city of Mazaina in Palestine Roscher 2.2481. Stephanos of Byzantium sv.
Mazeus Μαζεύς Epithet of Zeus in the Phryxi Roscher 2.2481. Hesychios sv.
Mechanism Μηχανεύς Nickname of Zeus in Argos Roscher 2.2481. Pausanias 2,22,2.
Meda Μήδα Daughter of Phylas , with Heracles mother of Antiochus Roscher 2.2481 (1). Pausanias 1,5,2.
Meda Μήδα Wife of Idomeneus , induced to commit adultery and later killed Roscher 2.2481 (2). Tzetzes , Scholion : Lykophron 384.
Mede Μέδη, Μήδη Daughter of Icarius , sister of Penelope Roscher 2.2482. Scholion , Odyssey 4,797.
Mede Μήδη this is Medea , daughter of Aietes Roscher 2.2482.
Medea Μήδεια daughter of Aietes in Colchis , the wife of the Argonaut Jason Roscher 2,2482-2515. Hesiod : Theogony 956.
Medeios Μήδειος this is Medos , son of Medea Roscher 2.2515. Hesiod : Theogony 1000.
Medeon Μεδεών this is Medon , son of Pylades Roscher 2.2515. Stephanos of Byzantium sv.
Medesigiste Μηδεσιγίστη Wife of Ganymedes, mother of Ballenaion Roscher 2.2515. Plutarch : de fluviorum 12.3.
Medesicaste Μηδεσικάστη Daughter of King Priam of Troy , wife of Imbrios in Pedaion Roscher 2.2516. Homer : Iliad 13,171.
Medme Μέδμη Virgin, after her the city of Medme in Bruttium and a spring Roscher 2.2517. Stephanos of Byzantium sv.
Medon Μέδων Son of Oileus and Rhene, half-brother of Aias the Lokrer , fights against Troy Roscher 2.2517 (1). Homer : Iliad 2,716.
Medon Μέδων Ally of the Trojans in the Trojan War Roscher 2.2517 (2). Homer : Iliad 17.216.
Medon Μέδων Herald in the entourage of Penelope's suitors Roscher 2.2517 (3). Homer : Odyssey 4,677.
Medon Μέδων Master builder from Killa in Troas , with Iphianassa father of Menalkas and Zechis Roscher 2.2517 (4). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 8,296.
Medon Μέδων Son of Pylades and Elektra in Phocis , brother of Strophios , nephew of Orestes Roscher 2.2517 (5). Pausanias 2,16,7.
Medon Μέδων Son of Kodros , first lifelong Archon of Athens Roscher 2.2517 (6). Pausanias 7.2.1.
Medon Μέδων Centaur at the wedding of Peirithoos Roscher 2.2517 (7). Ovid : Metamorphoses 12,303.
Medon Μέδων Tyrrhenian pirate attacking Dionysus Roscher 2.2517 (8). Hyginus : Fabulae 134.
Medon Μήδων King of Argos , son of Keisos , brother of Maron and Phlias Roscher 2.2517 (9). Pausanias 2,19,2.
Medos Μῆδος Son of Medeia , raised by the Centaur Cheiron , slays Perses Roscher 2.2517 (1). Hyginus : Fabulae 27.
Medos Μῆδος Son of Dionysus and nymph Alphesiboia Roscher 2.2518 (2). Plutarch : de fluviorum 24.1.
Medusa Μέδουσα Gorgon , one of the three beheaded by Perseus , mother of Pegasus , Chrysaor Roscher 2.2518 (1).
Medusa Μέδουσα Hesperide , who guards the golden apples
Medusa Μέδουσα Daughter of King Priam in Troy , in the picture of Polygnot Roscher 2.2518 (2). Libraries of Apollodorus 3,12,5.
Medusa Μέδουσα Daughter of Sthenelos Roscher 2.2519 (3). Library of Apollodorus 2,4,5.
Medusa Μέδουσα Daughter of Orsilochus , wife of Polybos Roscher 2.2519 (4). Scholion , Sophocles : Oedipus 785.
Medusa Μέδουσα Daughter of Pelias Roscher 2.2519 (5). Hyginus : Fabulae 24.
Medusa Μέδουσα this is Melosa Roscher 2.2519 (6).
Megabrontes Μεγαβρόντης Dolione , killed by Heracles Roscher 2.2521. Apollonios : Argonautika 1.1041.
Megades Μεγάδης Son of Megas: Perimus Roscher 2.2521, Etymologicum magnum 574.36.
Megaira Μέγαιρα Erinnye , one of the three, goddess of revenge "envious anger", along with Alekto, Tisiphone Roscher 2.2522.
Megacles Μεγακλῆς Trojan , father of Alkon Roscher 2.2522. Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 3,309.
Mega loo Μεγακλώ The king Makar in daughter Lesbos , takes the Muses on Roscher 2.2522. Clement of Alexandria : Speech 9.24.
Megalai Theai Μεγάλαι θεαί these are Demeter and Persephone Roscher 2.2522.
Megalartos Μεγάλαρτος Epithet of Demeter , giver great breads and cakes in Skolos in Boiotia Roscher 2.2522. Athenaios : Supper 3.109a.
Mega Μεγάλη is Bendis or Gaia or Demeter or Cybele ( Rhea , meter) Roscher 2.2522.
Megalesios Μεγαλήσιος Telchinians , indigenous people of the Aegean Roscher 2.2522. Tzetzes : Chiliades 7,124.
Megaletor Μεγαλήτωρ Son of King Munichos and Lelante, a Molossian , transformed into a bird Roscher 2.2522. Antoninus Liberalis 14.
Megaloi Theoi Μεγάλοι θεοί often the Dioskuren or Kabiren Roscher 2, 2522-2541.
Megalokephaloi Μεγαλοκέφαλοι fabulous people in Libya , "big heads" Roscher 2.2541. Strabo : geographica 7.299.
Megalomazos Μεγαλόμαζος that is Megalartos , by the name of Demeter Roscher 2.2541.
Megalossakes Μεγαλοσσάκης Dolione , killed by the Dioscuri Roscher 2.2541. Apollonios : Argonautika 1.1045.
Megamede Μεγαμήδη Daughter of Arneus, with King Thespios mother of 50 daughters Roscher 2.2541. Library of Apollodorus 2,4,10.
Megamedes Μεγαμήδης Father of Pallas Roscher 2.2541.
Meganeira Μεγάνειρα Daughter of King Krokon , wife of Arkas , mother of Elatos and Apheidas Roscher 2.2541 (1). Library of Apollodorus 3,9,1.
Meganeira Μεγάνειρα Wife of Diomos , mother of Alkyoneus Roscher 2.2541 (2). Antoninus Liberalis 8.
Megapenthes Μεγαπένθης Son of Menelaus and the Aetolian slave girl Pieris, husband of Iphiloche Roscher 2.2542 (1). Homer : Odyssey 4.2.
Megapenthes Μεγαπένθης King of Argos , son of Proitus and Stheneboia Roscher 2.2542 (2). Libraries of Apollodorus 2,2,2.
Megara Μεγάρα Daughter of Creon , wife of Heracles , killed in madness by him Roscher 2, 2542-2546 (1). Homer : Odyssey 11,269.
Megara Μεγάρα Mother of Ixion, killed by Phorbas and Polymelos Roscher 2.2546 (2). Greek anthology 3.12.
Megareus Μεγαρεύς Son of Poseidon and Oinope, father of Euippos, Timalkos and Euaichme Roscher 2.2546 (1). Pausanias 1,41,3.
Megareus Μεγαρεύς Son of Creon and Eurydice , defender of Thebes Roscher 2.2547 (2). Sophocles : Antigone 1303.
Megaros Μέγαρος Son of Zeus and a naiad in Megara , rescues himself from the Deucalionic flood Roscher 2.2547. Pausanias 1.40.1.
Megarsos Μέγαρσος Daughter of Pamphylos, after her the city of Megarsus in Cilicia Roscher 2.2547. Tzetzes , Scholion : Lykophron 440.
Megas Μέγας Lycians , father of Perimus, who is slain by Patroclus outside Troy Roscher 2.2547. Homer : Iliad 16,695.
Meges Μέγης Son of Phyleus, Helena's suitor , leads Dulichier against Troy Roscher 2.2547 (1). Libraries of Apollodorus 3,10,8.
Meges Μέγης Trojan , son of Dymas, with Periboia father of Celtos, Eubios, Polymnios Roscher 2.2547 (2). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 2,292.
Megessares Μεγεσσάρης Father of Pharnake, grandfather of Kinyras Roscher 2.2548. Libraries of Apollodorus 3,14,3.
Megisteus Μεγιστεύς Heros , after im the city of Megiste in Lycia Roscher 2.2548 (1). Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μεγίστη .
Megisteus Μεγιστεύς Epithet of Apollo on the island Megiste Roscher 2.2548 (2). CIG 3.4301.
Megisto Μεγιστώ Daughter of Keteus, mother of Arkas Roscher 2.2548 (1). Hyginus : astronomica 2.1.
Megisto Μεγιστώ Divine personification in a fragment Roscher 2.2548 (2).
Megistus Μέγιστος Epithet of Zeus , in the city Boulis in Phocis , "the mightiest" Roscher 2, 2549-2553. Pausanias 10:37, 2.
Meidias Μειδίας Thessaler , father of Eurydamas , who kills Thrasyllos Roscher 2.2557. Scholion , Iliad 22,397.
Meilanion Μειλανίων Son of Amphidamas , brought up by Cheiron , with Atalante father of Parthenopaios Roscher 2.2557 (1). Libraries of Apollodorus 3,6,3.
Meilanion Μειλανίων Opponent of Dionysus Roscher 2.2558 (2). Nonnos : Dionysiacs 30,318.
Meilanion Μειλανίων Son of Erylaos and Kleite , fights with Eurypylos for Troy Roscher 2.2558 (3). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 8,119.
Meilichie Μειλιχίη consecrated inscription from Thespiai Roscher 2.2558 (1).
Meilichie Μειλιχίη Nickname of Fortuna , the Tyche Roscher 2.2558 (2). Orphic Hymn 72.2.
Meilichie Μειλιχίη Nickname of Aphrodite , also attested as a cult name in Epidaurus Roscher 2.2558 (3). Greek anthology 5.226.
Meilichie Μειλιχίη Nickname of the muses Roscher 2.2558 (4). Aratos : Phenomena 17.
Meilichios Μειλίχιος Epithet of Greek gods, especially Zeus , Dionysus , Tyche , Aphrodite Roscher 2,2558-2563 (1) - (5). Orphic Hymn 30.
Meilichos Μείλιχος Son of a satyr and the nymph Myrike, King of Spain Roscher 2.2563.
Meilinoë Μειλινόη Nickname of Hecate , goddess of magic Roscher 2.2563. Orphic Hymn 71.
Meinoëtes Μεινωήτης Nickname of Dionysus in Minoa on Amorgos Roscher 2.2563. CIG 2.2264.
Meinos Μείνως this is Minos , King of Crete Roscher 2.2564. Etymologicum magnum 588.23.
Meion Μηίων this is Maion , diverse Roscher 2.2564.
Mekionike Μηκιονίκη Virgin in Hyria, with Poseidon mother of the Argonaut Euphemus Roscher 2.2564. Scholion , Pindar : Pythia 4.35.
Mekisteus Μηκιστεύς Son of Talaos , king of Argos , father of Euryalus Roscher 2.2564 (1). Homer : Iliad 2,565.
Mekisteus Μηκιστεύς Son of Echios , fights with Teukros against Troy , falls against Polydamas Roscher 2.2564 (2). Homer : Iliad 15,339.
Mekisteus Μηκιστεύς Son of Lycaon in Arcadia , one of the 50 wicked who destroyed Zeus Roscher 2.2564 (3). Library of Apollodorus 3,8,1.
Mekisteus Μηκιστεύς Nickname of Heracles in Elis Roscher 2.2564 (4). Tzetzes , Scholion : Lykophron 651.
Mekistophonos Μηκιστόφονος Son of Heracles and Megara Roscher 2.2564. Scholion , Pindar : Isthmia 3,104.
Mekon Μήκων Athens, favorite of Demeter , transformed into a perennial poppy Roscher 2.2564. Servius : Commentary Georgica 1,212.
Mela Μέλα Daughter of Oceanus , after her the songs Roscher 2.2564.
Melaina Μέλαινα Daughter of Kephisus, with Apollo mother of Delphos , the tribe of Heros of Delphi Roscher 2, 2564-2566 (1). Pausanias 10.6.2.
Melaina Μελαίνη Nickname of Demeter Roscher 2.2566 (2). Pausanias 8,42,2.
Melaineus Μελαινεύς Son of Lykaon , founds Melaineai, one of the 50 wrongdoers whom Zeus destroyed Roscher 2.2567. Pausanias 8.26.5.
Melainis Μελαινίς Nickname of Aphrodite , "the black one" with a sanctuary near Mantineia and Corinth Roscher 2.2567. Pausanias 8,6,5.
Melampus Μέλαμπους King of Argos , son of Amythaon and Aglaia , seer and doctor Roscher 2, 2567-2573 (1). Homer : Odyssey 11.291.
Melampus Μέλαμπους Eponymous hero of the city of Melampeia in Lydia , father of Progasos Roscher 2.2573 (2). Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μελάμπεια .
Melampus Μέλαμπους Son of Atreus Roscher 2.2573 (3). Cicero : De natura deorum 3,21,53.
Melampus Μέλαμπους Companion of Heracles , father of Gyas Roscher 2.2573 (4). Virgil : Aeneid 10,320.
Melampus Μέλαμπους The hunter's dog Aktaion , one of 35 to 81 animals Roscher 2.2573 (5). Hyginus : Fabulae 181.
Melampygos Μελάμπυγος strong man from the noble family of heroes, Heracles with the kerkopen Roscher 2.2574. Herodotus : Histories 7,216.
Melanaigis Μελαναιγίς Surname of Dionysus in Eleutherai in Attica Roscher 2.2574 (1). Nonnos : Dionysiacs 27,302.
Melanchaetes Μελαγχαίτης The hunter's dog Aktaion , "Schwarzhaar", together with Theridamas and Oresitrophos Roscher 2.2575 (2). Hyginus : Fabulae 181.
Melanchaites Μελαγχαίτης Centaur in Pholoegebirge of Heracles killed Roscher 2.2575 (1). CIG 8185.
Melanchaites Μελαγχαίτης θεός Nickname of Hades Roscher 2.2575 (3). Euripides : Alkestis 438.
Melanchraina Μελάγχραινα Sibylle , ancient and virgin Roscher 2.2575. Lycophron 1464.
Melaneus Μελανεύς Centaur at the wedding of Peirithoos Roscher 2.2575 (1). Ovid : Metamorphoses 12,306.
Melaneus Μελανεύς Companion of Perseus at his wedding Roscher 2.2575 (2). Ovid : Metamorphoses 5,128.
Melaneus Μελανεύς King of the Dryoper , archer, son Apollo , with Oichalia father of Eurytus Roscher 2.2575 (3). Pausanias 4,2,2.
Melaneus Μελανεύς Father of Eurymedon, one of Penelope's suitors Roscher 2.2576 (4). Homer : Odyssey 24.103.
Melaneus Μελανεύς Son of Alexinomus, brother of Alkidamas , before Troy , killed by Neoptolemus Roscher 2.2576 (5). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 8,77 .
Melaneus Μελανεύς Indian, son of Arrhetos, companion of Deriades Roscher 2.2576 (6). Nonnos : Dionysiacs 26,250.
Melaneus Μελανεύς The hunter's dog Aktaion , one of 35 to 81 animals Roscher 2.2576 (7). Ovid : Metamorphoses 2,222.
Melanion Μελανίων this is Meilanion , son of Amphidamas Roscher 2.2576.
Melanippe Μελανίππη Daughter of Aiolos , with Poseidon mother of Aiolos and Boiotus Roscher 2.2576 (1). Hyginus : Fabulae 157.
Melanippe Μελανίππη Amazon , daughter of Ares , sister of Hippolyte , captured by Heracles Roscher 2.2576 (2). Apollonios : Argonautika 2,966.
Melanippe Μελανίππη Wife of Chalcodon , mother of Elephenor , the leader of the Abanten Roscher 2.2577 (3). Tzetzes , Scholion : Lykophron 1034.
Melanippe Μελανίππη Daughter of Oineus and Althaia Roscher 2.2577 (4). Antoninus Liberalis 2.
Melanippos Μελάνιππος Son of Ares and Triteia, founds Triteia in Achaia Roscher 2.2577 (1). Pausanias 7.22.5.
Melanippos Μελάνιππος Son of Astakos , defends Thebes against the Seven Roscher 2, 2577-2580 (2). Pindar : Nemeen 11.47.
Melanippos Μελάνιππος Aitoler , son of Agrios , killed by Diomedes Roscher 2.2580 (3). Libraries of Apollodorus 1,8,6.
Melanippos Μελάνιππος Son of Theseus and Perigune, father of Ioxus Roscher 2.2580 (4). Plutarch : Theseus 8.
Melanippos Μελάνιππος A youth in Achaia who seduced the priestess Komaitho Roscher 2.2580 (5). Pausanias 7,19,2.
Melanippos Μελάνιππος Leader of the Achaeans against Troy Roscher 2.2580 (6). Homer : Iliad 19,240.
Melanippos Μελάνιππος Son of King Priam of Troy Roscher 2.2580 (7). Libraries of Apollodorus 3,12,5.
Melanippos Μελάνιππος Trojan , son of Hiketaon, cattle herder in Perkote, killed by Antilochus Roscher 2.2580 (8). Homer : Iliad 15,546.
Melanippos Μελάνιππος Trojan , killed by Teukros Roscher 2.2580 (9). Homer : Iliad 8.276.
Melanippos Μελάνιππος Trojans killed by Patroclus Roscher 2.2580 (10). Homer : Iliad 16,695.
Melanippos Μελάνιππος Mysia leader for Troy , son of Helorus , killed by Neoptolemus Roscher 2.2580 (11). Tzetzes : Posthomerica 554.
Melanis Μελανίς Daughter of Hyamos and Melantheia, mother of Delphos Roscher 2.2580. Scholion , Euripides : Orestes 1087.
Melankraira Μελάγκραιρα Sibylle von Kumä, seer who prophesies the future without being asked Roscher 2.2580.
Melanopes Μελανώπη Mother of Homer , the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey Roscher 2.2581 (1). Lukian : Demosthenes 9.
Melanopes Μελανώπη that is Melanippe , daughter of Aiolus Roscher 2.2581 (2).
Melanopos Μελάνωπος Son of Epiphrades, ancestor of Homer Roscher 2.2581. Suda sv Ὃμηρος .
Melantheia Μελάνθεια Daughter of Deucalion , with Hyamos mother of Melanis Roscher 2.2581 (1).
Melantheia Μελάνθεια Daughter of Alpheios , with Poseidon mother of Eirene Roscher 2.2581 (2). Plutarch : quaestiones Graecae 19.295.
Melanthios Μελάνθιος Trojan , killed by Eurypylos Roscher 2.2582 (1). Homer : Iliad 6:36.
Melanthios Μελάνθιος Greek, fight against Troy Roscher 2.2582 (2). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 9,154.
Melanthios Μελάνθιος Son of Dolios , brother of Melantho , faithless goatherd of Odysseus Roscher 2.2582 (3). Homer : Odyssey 17.212.
Melanthios Μελάνθιος Son of the nymph Oinone , leader of the Bakchian army Roscher 2.2582 (4). Nonnos : Dionysiacs 43.62.
Melanthios Μελάνθιος this is Melanthos , various Roscher 2.2582 (5).
Melanthios Μελά (ν) θιος Nickname of Apollo on a dedicatory inscription from Old Paphos Roscher 2.2582.
Melantho Μελανθώ Daughter of Deucalion , with Poseidon mother of Delphos Roscher 2.2583 (1). Tzetzes , Scholion : Lykophron 208.
Melantho Μελανθώ Daughter of Dolios , a faithless maid of Penelope , lover of Eurymachus Roscher 2.2583 (2). Homer : Odyssey 18,321.
Melantho Μελανθώ Wife of Kriasos , mother of Phorbas and Leoboia Roscher 2.2583 (3). Scholion , Euripides : Orestes 932.
Melanthos Μέλανθος King of Messenia and Attica , son of Andropompos and Henioche Roscher 2.2583 (1). Pausanias 8.18.7.
Melanthos Μέλανθος Son of Laocoon , priest of Apollo in Troy Roscher 2.2584 (2). Servius : Commentary on Aeneid 2,211.
Melanthos Μέλανθος Pirate in the Tyrrhenian Sea , transformed into a dolphin by Dionysus Roscher 2.2584 (3). Ovid : Metamorphoses 3,617.
Melanthos Μέλανθος Nickname of Poseidon Roscher 2.2584 (4). Tzetzes , Scholion : Lykophron 767.
Melantia Μελαντία Goddess in Laconia , comparable to Demeter Melaina Roscher 2.2584. Hesychios sv Δαμοῦαι .
Melantios Μελάντιος Son of Naxios, after him the rocks between Tenos and Mykonos Roscher 2.2584. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Πάρος .
Melas Μέλας Son of Poseidon and a nymph from Chios , brother of Agelos Roscher 2.2584 (1). Pausanias 7.4.6.
Melas Μέλας Son of Poseidon , after whom the Nile was first called Melas Roscher 2.2584 (2). Plutarch : de fluviorum 16.1.
Melas Μέλας Son of Oenopion will travel from Crete to Chios from Roscher 2.2584 (3). Pausanias 7.4.6.
Melas Μέλας Son of King Porthaon and Euryte in Aetolia , brother of Oineus and Agrios Roscher 2.2585 (4). Homer : Iliad 14:17.
Melas Μέλας Son of the ops Roscher 2.2585 (5). Pausanias 8.28.3.
Melas Μέλας Son of Phrixus and Chalkiope , raised in Colchis , an Argonaute Roscher 2.2585 (6). Scholion , Pindar : Pythia 4,220.
Melas Μέλας a king, after him the Melantioi skopeloi Roscher 2.2585 (7). Scholion , Apollonios Rhodes 4,1707.
Melas Μέλας this is Melaneus , king of the dryoper Roscher 2.2585 (8).
Melas Μέλας Pirate in the Tyrrhenian Sea , transformed into a dolphin by Dionysus Roscher 2.2585 (9). Hyginus : Fabulae 134.
Melas Μέλας Son of Likymnios and Perimede , brother of Argeios , opponent of Eurytus Roscher 2.2585 (10). Libraries of Apollodorus 2,7,7.
Melas Μέλας Son of Antasos of Sicyon , of Aletes in Corinth received Roscher 2.2585 (11). Pausanias 2,4,4.
Melas Μέλας River god on coins from Side Roscher 2.2585 (12).
Melas Μέλας that's Melaina , an epithet Roscher 2.2586 (13).
Melas Μήλας Son of Heracles and Omphale , terrifies the enemy with the Salpinx Roscher 2.2586. Scholion , Iliad 18,219.
Meleagrides Μελεαγρίδες Birds of mythological origin, from which Meleagros mourn women Roscher 2, 2586-2591. Pliny the Elder : NH 37.40.
Meleager Μελέαγρος Son of Althaia and Oineus , husband of Cleopatra , an Argonaut Roscher 2, 2591-2622. Homer : Iliad 9,529.
Meleia Μηλεία Nickname of Aphrodite on a coin of magnesia on the meander Roscher 2.2622.
Meleie Μελείη this is Melia , wife of Inachus Roscher 2.2622. Etymologicum magnum 122.12.
Meleios Μήλειος Nickname of Heracles , to whom an apple instead of a bull was sacrificed Roscher 2.2622. Zenobios 5.22.
Meleos Μελεός (?) this is Maleos , a Pelasgian Roscher 2.2622. FHG : Fragmenta 3.157.
Meles Μέλης Athenian who rejects the love of the meticulous Timagoras and demands death Roscher 2.2626 (1). Pausanias 1,30,1.
Meles Μέλης River god at Smyrna , with the nymph Critheis father of Homer Roscher 2, 2626-2628 (2). Pausanias 7,5,6.
Meles Μέλης Trojan , killed by Euryalus Roscher 2.2628 (3). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 11,119.
Melete Μελέτη Muse of meditation, exercise, practice, sister of Aoide and Mneme Roscher 2.2628. Pausanias 9.29.2.
Meletosa Μελετῶσα Nickname of a muse on a vase, together with Terpsichore , Musaios Roscher 2.2628. CIG 4,8458c.
Melia Μελία Okeanide , sister of Ismenos, with Apollon mother of Ismenios, Tenaros Roscher 2.2628 (1). Pausanias 9,10,5.
Melia Μελία Oceanid , with Inachus mother of Aigialeus , Phoroneus , Io , Mycenae Roscher 2.2628 (2). Scholion , Odyssey 2,120.
Melia Μελία Nymph , with Poseidon mother of Amykos , king of the Bebrykers in Bithynia Roscher 2.2628 (3). Valerius Flaccus 4,119.
Melia Μελία Beloved of Silenus , mother of Dolion , the progenitor of Doliones Roscher 2.2629 (4).
Melia Μελία Beloved of Silenus , mother of the Centaur Pholos Roscher 2.2629 (5). Libraries of Apollodorus 2,5,4.
Melia Μελία Daughter of Niobe Roscher 2.2629 (6). Scholion , Euripides : Phoenizer 159.
Melia Μελία Daughter of Agenor and Damno, sister of Isaiah, wife of Danaos Roscher 2.2629 (7). Scholion , Apollonios Rhodes 3.1186.
Melia Μελία River nymph , Naiad Roscher 2.2629 (8). Probus : Virgil 3.1.
Meliads Μελιάδες Nymphs who live in ash trees, also dryads , tree nymphs Roscher 2.2630.
Melias Μηλιάς Daughter of Mopsus, sister of Rhode and Pamphylia Roscher 2.2630. Photios : Myriobiblone 1,120b, 9.
Meliboia Μελίβοια Oceanid , wife of Pelasgos , mother of Lycaon Roscher 2.2630 (1). Library of Apollodorus 3,8,1.
Meliboia Μελίβοια Daughter of Niobe and Amphion , escapes the destruction by Apollo , Artemis Roscher 2.2630 (2). Library of Apollodorus 3,5,6.
Meliboia Μελίβοια Wife of Magnes , after her the city of Meliboia in Magnesia , Thessaly Roscher 2.2631 (3). Scholion , Iliad 2,756.
Meliboia Μελίβοια Wife of Theseus , mother of Ajax Roscher 2.2631 (4). Athenaios : Supper 13,557a.
Meliboia Μελίβοια Mother of Phellos Roscher 2.2631 (5). Hesiod : fragment 96.
Meliboia Μελίβοια Virgo, in love with Alexis, married by her parents Roscher 2.2631 (6). Servius : Commentary on Aeneid 1,720.
Meliboia Μελίβοια Wife of Philoctetes Roscher 2.2631 (7).
Meliboia Μελίβοια Nickname of the Kore (Persephone) Roscher 2.2631 (8).
Meliboios Μελίβοιος Shepherd who found the abandoned Oedipus and raised him Roscher 2.2631. Suda sv Οἰδίπους .
Meliganis Μελιγονίς Daughter of Aphrodite Roscher 2.2631. Hesychios sv.
Melikarthos Μελικάρθος that is Melikertes , son of Athamas Roscher 2.2631.
Melikertes Μελικέρτης Son of Athamas and Ino , killed by his mother, transformed into a god of the sea Roscher 2, 2632-2636. Library of Apollodorus 1,9,1.
Meliktaine Μελικταίνη Bakchantin , killed in battle by Morrheus Roscher 2.2636. Nonnos : Dionysiacs 30,225.
Melinaia Μελιναία Nickname of Aphrodite from the city of Melina Roscher 2.2636. Lycophron 403.
Melindia Μελινδία (?) Wife of Hades Roscher 2.2636.
Meline Μελίνη one of the 50 daughters of King Thespios , with Heracles mother of Laomedon Roscher 2.2636. Library of Apollodorus 2,7,8.
Melinoe Μηλινόη Nymph of the underworld , daughter of Zeus and Persephone , ghost for humans Roscher 2.2636. Orphic Hymn 71.
Melinoia Μελίνοια this is Melindia , wife of Hades Roscher 2.2636.
Melios Μέλιος Trojan , killed by Agamemnon Roscher 2.2636 (1). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 11.85.
Melios Μέλιος Paphlagonier , father of Pylaimenes, ally of the Trojans Roscher 2.2636 (2). Dictys Cretensis 2.35.
Melios Μέλιος Man after whom the ash trees (Meliai) are named Roscher 2.2636 (3). Palaiphatos 36.
Melios Μήλιος Son of King Priam , falls from Troy Roscher 2.2636 (4). Dictys Cretensis 3.7.
Melios Μέλιος Nickname of Zeus on coins of Domitian of Nikaia Roscher 2.2636 (5).
Melis Μηλίς Virgo, throws himself into the sea to escape the courtship of Damnameus Roscher 2.2637. Nonnos : Dionysiacs 33,324.
Melisa Μήλισα (?) Hesperide on the Asteavase, a nymph Roscher 2.2637. CIG 4.8480.
Melissa Μέλισσα Bee, busy-looking woman inspired by the divine spirit Roscher 2.2637 (1). Scholion , Pindar : Pythia 4,106.
Melissa Μέλισσα Leader of emigrants, how the bee state itself sends out colonies Roscher 2.2637 (2). Virgil : Aeneid 7.64.
Melissa Μέλισσα beautiful woman, transformed into a bee by Zeus Roscher 2.2638 (3). Columella 9.2.3.
Melissa Μέλισσα Daughter of King Melisseus in Crete, with sister Amaltheia nurse of Zeus Roscher 2.2638 (4). Lactantius : institutiones 1,22.
Melissa Μέλισσα Daughter of Epidamnos, with Poseidon mother of Dyrrhachios Roscher 2.2639 (5). Stephanos of Byzantium sv Δυρράχιον .
Melissa Μέλισσα Priestess initiated into the mysteries Roscher 2.2639 (6). Scholion , Pindar : Pythia 4,106.
Melissa Μέλισσα Priestess of Demeter and Persephone Roscher 2.2640 (7). Hesychios sv μέλισσαι .
Melissa Μέλισσα Pythia , the bee from Delphi Roscher 2.2640 (8). Pindar : Pythia 4.106.
Melissa Μέλισσα Bee in connection with Artemis in Ephesus Roscher 2.2640 (9).
Melissa Μέλισσα Selene , as the head of the births Roscher 2.2640 (10).
Melissa Μέλισσα The souls are called bees Roscher 2.2641 (11).
Melissa Μέλισσα Nickname of Lyside, daughter of Prokles of Epidaurus , wife of Periander Roscher 2.2642 (12). Herodotus : Histories 5,92,7.
Melissaios Μέλισσαῖος Nickname of Zeus Roscher 2.2642. Hesychios sv.
Melissa Μελισσέυς King of Crete , demon of honey, father of the nymphs who cared for Zeus Roscher 2.2642 (1). Zenobios 2.48.
Melissa Μελισσέυς a curete , brother of Adrasteia and Ide Roscher 2.2642 (2). Nonnos : Dionysiacs 13,145.
Melissa Μελισσέυς King of Chersonesus in Caria , Triopas cleanses after murdering his brother Roscher 2.2642 (3). Diodorus 5.61.
Melissos Μέλισσος this is melissa Roscher 2.2642 (1).
Melissos Μέλισσος Son of Habron, flees from the tyrant Pheidon to Corinth , father of Actaion Roscher 2.2643 (2). Diodorus 8.10.
Melissosoos Μελισσοσόος Nickname of Pan , beekeeper, the "bee savior" Roscher 2.2643. Greek anthology 9,226,6.
Melite Μελίτη Oceanide , daughter of Oceanus and Tethys , playmate of Persephone Roscher 2.2643 (1). Homer : Hymns 419.
Melite Μελίτη Nereid , one of the 50 daughters of Nereus and Doris , protecting the castaways Roscher 2.2643 (2). Hesiod : Theogony 246.
Melite Μελίτη Naiade , daughter of the river god Aegaios, with Heracles mother of Hyllos Roscher 2.2643 (3). Apollonios : Argonautika 4,538.
Melite Μελίτη Daughter of Erasinos in Argos Roscher 2.2643 (4). Antoninus Liberalis 40.
Melite Μελίτη Heroine , after her the demos Melite in Attica , lover of Heracles Roscher 2.2643 (5). Suda sv.
Melite Μελίτη Daughter of Hoples, wife of King Aigeus of Athens Roscher 2.2644 (6). Libraries of Apollodorus 3,15,6.
Meliteus Μελιτεύς Son of Zeus and the nymph Othreis, founder of the city of Melitaia Roscher 2.2644. Antoninus Liberalis 13.
Melitodes Μελιτώδης Epithet of Persephone , euphemistically, the "honey sweetness" Roscher 2.2645. Theocritus 15.94.
Melitone Μελιτώνη Nickname of Persephone Roscher 2.2645.
Melobosis Μηλόβοσις Okeanide , daughter of Okeanos and Tethys , shepherdess Roscher 2.2648. Hesiod : Theogony 354.
Melon Μήλων Nickname of Heracles because the inhabitants of Melite sacrificed apples instead of cattle Roscher 2.2648. Hesychios sv Μήλων Ἡρακλῆς .
Melos Μήλος Heros , after him the island of Melos Roscher 2.2648 (1). Eustathios : Commentary by Dionysius 530.
Melos Μήλος Son of the scamander Roscher 2.2648 (2). Photios : Myriobiblone 152.16.
Melos Μήλος Delier, fled to Cyprus to King Kinyras , with Pelia father of Melos Roscher 2.2648 (3). Servius : Commentary Eclogae 8.37.
Melosa Μέλουσα Amazon , fighting Theseus on a pelike from Terranova Roscher 2.2649 (1).
Melosa Μέλουσα this is Leto , pictured on an amphora fighting Tityos Roscher 2.2649 (2).
Melosios Μηλώσιος Nickname of Zeus , on a landmark in Kerkyra Roscher 2.2649. CIG 2.1870. 2.2418.
Melpas Μέλπας Satyr , on a black-figure crater Roscher 2.2649. CIG 4.7460.
Melpomene Μελπομένη Muse of tragic poetry, daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne Roscher 2.2649.
Melpomeneos Μελπόμενος Nickname of Dionysus in Athens Roscher 2.2649. Pausanias 1,2,5.
Melsos Μέλσος Eponymous hero of Mesembria Roscher 2.2652. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μεσημβρία .
Meltas Μέλτας King of Argos , son of Leokedes Pausanias 2,19,2.
Melusa Μελουσα Amazon , opponent of Theseus on a red-figure vase Roscher 2.2652 (1).
Membliaros Μεμβλίαρος Phoenicians , son of Peukiles, relative of Kadmos Roscher 2.2652. Herodotus : Histories 4,147.
Memnon Μέμνων Son of Tithonus and Eos , nephew of Priam , king of the Aithiopians Roscher 2,2653-2687. Homer : Odyssey 4,187.
Memnonides Μεμνονίδες Birds of Memnon Roscher 2.2687.
Memphis Μέμφις Daughter of the river god Neilos , wife of Epaphos , mother of Libye Roscher 2.2687 (1). Tzetzes , Scholion : Lykophron 894.
Memphis Μέμφις Wife of Danaos , mother of Kleite , Chrysippe , Sthenele Roscher 2.2687 Libraries of Apollodorus 2.1.5.
Memphis Μέμφις Daughter of Uchoreus, with Neilos mother of Aigyptus Roscher 2.2687 (3). Diodorus 1.50.
Memphites Μεμφίτης Nickname of Apollo Roscher 2.2687 (1). Orphic Hymn 34.2.
Memphites Μεμφίτης this is Osiris , Egyptian god of the afterlife Roscher 2.2687 (2). Lycophron 1294.
Men Μήν Phrygian moon god Roscher 2,2687-2770.
Menachos Μέναχος Son of Aegyptus , how nearly 50 brothers stabbed Nelo by his Danaide Roscher 2.2770. Library of Apollodor 2,1,5.
Menaleus Μεναλεύς a Theban Roscher 2.2770. Statius : Thebais 7.755.
Mena lip Μεναλεύς that is Melanippe , various Roscher 2.2770.
Menalippos Μενάλιππος this is Melanippos , various Roscher 2.2770 (1). Statius : Thebais 8,740.
Menalippos Μενάλιππος Son of Akastus, fights for Troy , killed by Neoptolemus Roscher 2.2770 (2). Dictys Cretensis 6.8.
Menalkes Μενάλκης Son of Aegyptus , how nearly 50 brothers of the Danaide Adyte stabbed Roscher 2.2770 (1). Library of Apollodor 2,1,5.
Menalkes Μενάλκης Son of Medon and Iphianassa, fights for Troy , killed by Neoptolemus Roscher 2.2770 (2). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 8,294.
Menalkes Μενάλκης Laconians , from Sparta Roscher 2.2770 (3). Statius : Thebais 8,431.
Mende Μένδη Heroine , after her the city of Mende in Thrace , Pallene Roscher 2.2770. Stephanos of Byzantium sv.
Mendeis Μενδηίς Nymph , with King Sithon mother of Pallene Roscher 2.2770.
Mendesia Μενδησία Nickname of Artemis , on the island of Astypalea inscription Roscher 2.2775.
Mendis Μενδῐς this is Bendis , the Thracian goddess of the hunt Roscher 2.2775.
Mene Μήνη, Μήνα this is Selene , the moon goddess Roscher 2.2776. Homer : Iliad 18,374.
Menebrontes Μενεβρόντης Son of Heracles and Megara Roscher 2.2776. Scholion , Pindar : Isthmia 3,104.
Menedamos Μενέδαμος this is Menedemus , father of Buneus Roscher 2.2776.
Menedeis Μενεδηίς Daughter of Skeiron, with Aiakos mother of Peleus Roscher 2.2776. Scholion , Iliad 21,185.
Menedemos Μενέδημος Father of Buneus, gave Hercules his son to clear the Augean stables with Roscher 2.2776. CIG 7378.
Meneklos Μένεκλος Ethiopians, fights with Memnon for Troy , killed by Nestor Roscher 2.2776. Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 365.
Menelaus Μενέλαος King of Sparta , brother of Agamemnon , husband of Helen , who robs Paris Roscher 2,2776-2791. Homer : Iliad 4.98.
Menelaus Μενέλαος King of Sparta , Agiade , existence uncertain
Menemachus Μενέμαχος Youth on the hero relief of Pergamon Roscher 2.2791 (1).
Menemachus Μενέμαχος Father of Homer , according to "Egyptian" tradition Roscher 2.2791 (2).
Menemachus Μενέμαχος Son of Aegyptus , how nearly 50 brothers stabbed by the Danaidenbride Nelo Library of Apollodor 2,1,5.
Menephron Μενέφρων Arkader , son of Bilas, father of Kyllene, engages in incest with both of them Roscher 2.2791. Ovid : Metamorphoses 7.386.
Meneptolemus Μενεπτόλεμος Penelope's suitor Roscher 2.2791 (1).
Meneptolemus Μενεπτόλεμος this is Neoptolemus , son of Achilles Roscher 2.2791 (2).
Menes Μένης Son of Kassandros and Creusa in Caria , for Troy , killed by Neoptolemus Roscher 2.2791. Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 8,81 .
Menestes Μενέστης this is Menesthes , a Greek Roscher 2.2791. Etymologicum magnum 579.23.
Menesthes Μενέσθης Greeks, fighting Troy , killed by Hector Roscher 2.2791 (1). Homer : Iliad 5,609.
Menesthes Μενέσθης Young man from Salamis , daughter of Skiros, victim of the Minotaur Roscher 2.2791 (2). Plutarch : Theseus 17.
Menestheus Μενεσθεύς King of Attica , son of Peteos, suitor of Helen , fights against Troy Roscher 2.2792 (1). Homer : Iliad 2,557.
Menestheus Μενεσθεύς Argiver , fight against Thebes in the army of seven Roscher 2.2792 (2). Statius : Thebais 6,698.
Menestheus Μενεσθεύς Son of Clytius, brother of Akmon , companion of Aeneas Roscher 2.2792 (3). Virgil : Aeneid 10.129.
Menestheus Μενεσθεύς Opponent of the Eumolpos in the war between Eleusis and Athens Roscher 2.2792 (4).
Menesthios Μενέσθιος Son of Areithoos and Philo Medusa from Arne ( Viotia ), in Troy by Paris killed Roscher 2.2793 (1). Homer : Iliad 7.9.
Menesthios Μενέσθιος Son of Polydora , leader of the Myrmidons , companion of Achilles against Troy Roscher 2.2793 (2). Homer : Iliad 16,173.
Menestho Μενεσθώ Okeanide , daughter of Okeanos and Tethys Roscher 2.2793 (1). Hesiod : Theogony 357.
Menestho Μενεσθώ Virgin of Athens, saved from the Minotaur by Theseus Roscher 2.2793 (2). CIG 8185b.
Menesto Μενεστώ Sister of Meleager , Phoibe, Eurydice, Erato, Antiope Roscher 2.2793 (1). Mythographi Graeci 345.13.
Menesto Μενεστώ this is Menestho , Oceanide Roscher 2.2793 (2).
Menestratos Μενέστρατος Son of Niobe , daughter of Tantalus Roscher 2.2793 (1). Scholion , Euripides : Phoenizer 159.
Menestratos Μενέστρατος Thespier , friend of Cleostratus Roscher 2.2793 (2). Pausanias 9.26.5.
Meneteis Μενετηίς this is Antianeira , the daughter of Menetus Roscher 2.2793. Apollonios : Argonautika 1.56.
Menetus Μένετος Father of Antianeira Roscher 2.2793. Hyginus : Fabulae 14.
Menu Μενίππη Nereide , one of the 50 daughters of Nereus and Doris , the "Rossweidende" Roscher 2.2793 (1). Hesiod : Theogony 260.
Menu Μενίππη Daughter of Thamyris , mother of Orpheus Roscher 2.2793 (2). Tzetzes : Chiliades 1.12.
Menu Μενίππη Daughter of Peneios , with Pelasgos mother of Phrastor Roscher 2.2793 (3).
Menu Μενίππη Wife of Sthenelos, mother of Eurystheus Roscher 2.2793 (4). Scholion , Iliad 19,116.
Menu Μενίππη Daughter of Orion in Hyria, sister of Metioche Roscher 2.2793 (5). Antoninus Liberalis 25.
Menippis Μενιππίς one of the 50 daughters of King Thespios , with Heracles mother of Entelides Roscher 2.2793. Library of Apollodorus 2,7,8.
Menippus Μένιππος Greek from Phylake , follows Protesilaos against Troy , killed by Amazone clony Roscher 2.2793 (1). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 1,230.
Menippus Μένιππος Son of Megareus , killed by the Kithairon lion, buried in the Prytaneion Megara Roscher 2.2793 (2). Pausanias 1,41,4.
Menitiamos Μηνιτίαμος Nickname of Zeus in Lydia Roscher 2.2793. CIG 3439.
Menityrannos Μηνιτύραννος that is Menitiamos , nickname of Zeus Roscher 2.2794.
Menoikeus Μενοικεύς Son of Oklasus, father of Creon , Iocaste and Hipponome Roscher 2.2794 (1). Scholion , Euripides : Phoenizer 942.
Menoikeus Μενοικεύς Son of Creon and Eurydice , sacrifices himself for the city of Thebes Roscher 2.2794 (2). Euripides : Phoenicians 841.
Menoites Μενοίτης Herald of King Priam of Troy Roscher 2.2795 (1). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 9:34 .
Menoites Μενοίτης Trojan , son of Hippomedon, killed by Teukros Roscher 2.2795 (2). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 11.99.
Menoites Μενοίτης Fighter for Troy from Lycia , killed by Achilles Roscher 2.2795 (3). Ovid : Metamorphoses 12,116.
Menoites Μενοίτης Gyas's helmsman on Aeneas' fleet Roscher 2.2795 (4). Virgil : Aeneid 5,161.
Menoites Μενοίτης Shepherd of Hades , grazes his cattle on the island of Erytheia , which Heracles drives away Roscher 2.2795 (5). Libraries of Apollodorus 2,5,10.
Menoitiades Μενοιτιάδης this is Patroclus , son of Menoitius Roscher 2.2795. Homer : Iliad 1,307.
Menoitios Μενοίτιος Titan , son of Iapetus , brother of Atlas , Prometheus , Epimetheus Roscher 2.2795 (1). Hesiod : Theogony 510.
Menoitios Μενοίτιος Son of Aktor and Aigina , father of Patroclus , an Argonaut Roscher 2,2795-2798 (2). Homer : Iliad 1,307.
Menoitios Μενοίτιος a Greek before Troy Roscher 2.2798 (3). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 8,111.
Menon Μένων Trojan , killed by Leonteus Roscher 2.2798 (1). Homer : Iliad 12,193.
Menon Μένων Trojans killed by Diomedes Roscher 2.2798 (2). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 10,118.
Menon Μένων Trojan , killed by Philoctetes Roscher 2.2798 (3). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 11,481.
Mentes Μέντης Leader of the Kikonen for Troy , Apollo cheers with him on Hector Roscher 2.2800 (1). Homer : Iliad 17.73.
Mentes Μέντης King of the Taphii , son of Anchialus , guest of Odysseus Roscher 2.2800 (2). Homer : Odyssey 1.105.
Mentes Μέντης Trojan , killed by Achilles Roscher 2.2800 (3). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 2,228.
Menthe Μένθη, Μίνθη Nymph of the underworld , daughter of Peitho , transformed into mint Roscher 2.2801. Strabo : geographica 8,344.
mentor Μέντωρ Son of Alkimos , caretaker for Odysseus , advisor to Telemachus Roscher 2.2801 (1). Homer : Odyssey 22,235.
mentor Μέντωρ Son of Eurystheus , brother of Alexandros and Iphimedon, killed by the Athenians Roscher 2.2801 (2). Libraries of Apollodor 2,8,1.
mentor Μέντωρ Son of Heracles and the Thespiade Asopis Roscher 2.2801 (3). Library of Apollodorus 2,7,8.
mentor Μέντωρ Father of Imbrios Roscher 2.2801 (4). Homer : Iliad 13,171.
Menys Μῆνυς this is Mynes , father of the Pedias Roscher 2.2801. Libraries of Apollodorus 3,14,5.
Menytes Μηνύτης Nickname of Heracles in Athens, the "scoreboard" for a thief Roscher 2.2801. Hesychios sv.
Meon Μήων King of Phrygia and Lydia , with Dindyme father of Cybele Roscher 2.2802. Diodorus 3.58.
Meranos Μερανός Nickname of Zeus , on an inscription in Mykonos Roscher 2.2802.
Meretos Μερετός (?) Father of Laothoe, who was mother of Erythos and Echion with Hermes Roscher 2.2832. Orpheus : Argonautica 134.
Merimna Μέριμνα Personification of care Roscher 2.2836.
Meriones Μηριόνης Son of Molos , fights with Idomeneus against Troy , hero in a wooden horse Roscher 2, 2836-2838 (1). Homer : Iliad 10,270.
Meriones Μηριόνης Herald of Diomedes , king of Argos Roscher 2.2838 (2). Scholion , Iliad 2.96.
Mermerides Μερμερίδης this is Ilos , son of Mermeros Roscher 2.2838. Homer : Odyssey 1,259.
Mermeros Μέρμερος Son of Jason and Medea , killed by their mother out of jealousy Roscher 2.2838 (1). Libraries of Apollodorus 1, 9, 28.
Mermeros Μέρμερος Son of Pheres , father of Ilos , the poisoner in Ephyra Roscher 2.2838 (2). Homer : Odyssey 1,259.
Mermeros Μέρμερος Centaur at the wedding of Peirithoos Roscher 2.2838 (3). Ovid : Metamorphoses 12,305.
Mermeros Μέρμερος Trojan fighter killed by Antilochus Roscher 2.2838 (4). Homer : Iliad 14,513.
Meroessa Μερόεσσα Epithet of Artemis in Merusion at Syracuse Roscher 2.2838. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μερούσιον .
Merope Μερόπη Oceanid , with Clymenus mother of Phaethon Roscher 2.2838 (1). Hyginus : Fabulae 154.
Merope Μερόπη Heliade , daughter of Helios and Clymene , sister of Phaethon Roscher 2.2838 (2).
Merope Μερόπη Daughter of the Titan Atlas and the Oceanid Pleione , one of the seven Pleiades Roscher 2.2838 (3). Library of Apollodorus 1,9,3.
Merope Μερόπη Daughter of Oinopion and nymph Helike, raped by Orion Roscher 2.2839 (4). Library of Apollodorus 1,4,3.
Merope Μερόπη Wife of Megareus, mother of Hippomenes , the victor against Atalante Roscher 2.2839 (5). Hyginus : Fabulae 185.
Merope Μερόπη Daughter of King Kypselus , widow of Kresphontes , wife of Polyphontes Roscher 2.2839 (6). Pausanias 4,3,3.
Merope Μερόπη Wife of King Polybos , foster mother of Oedipus Roscher 2.2839 (7). Scholion , Euripides : Phönizer 1760.
Merope Μερόπη Daughter of Erechtheus , sister of Kekrops , mother of Daidalos Roscher 2.2839 (8). Plutarch : Theseus 19.
Merope Μερόπη Daughter of Pandareus and Harmothoë, stolen by the harpies Roscher 2.2839 (9). Scholion , Odyssey 19,518.
Merope Μερόπη Mother of Pandareos , grandmother of Merope , Aëdon and Kleothera Roscher 2.2839 (10). Scholion , Odyssey 19,518.
Merope Μερόπη Creon's wife , mother of Hippotes and Glauke Roscher 2.2839 (12).
Meropis Μεροπίς Daughter of Eumelos on Kos , sister of Agron and Byssa Roscher 2.2839. Antoninus Liberalis 15.
Merops Μέροψ King of the Meroper on Kos , son of Triopas , with Echemeia father of Eumelos Roscher 2.2840 (1). Stephanos of Byzantium sv.
Merops Μέροψ King of the Ethiopians , husband of Clymene , mother of Phaeton Roscher 2.2840 (2). Strabo : geographica 1.33.
Merops Μέροψ King of Rhyndakos , Perkosios, father of Amphios , Arisbe and Kleite Roscher 2.2840 (3). Homer : Iliad 2,831.
Merops Μέροψ Father of Epione , wife of Asclepius , mother of Machaon Roscher 2.2840 (4). Scholion , Iliad 4,195.
Merops Μέροψ Son of Hyas , who gathers and settles people after the great flood Roscher 2.2840 (5). Scholion , Iliad 1,250.
Merops Μέροψ King of Miletus, father of Pandareus Roscher 2.2840 (6). Scholion , Odyssey 19,518.
Merops Μέροψ King of Argos , son of Thestros , father of Aristodamidas Diodorus 7.17.
Merops Μέροψ Trojan , companion of Aeneas , killed by Turnus Roscher 2.2841 (8). Virgil : Aeneid 9,702.
Merorrhaphes Μηροῤῥαφής Nickname of Dionysus , who sewed (from Zeus ) into the thigh Roscher 2.2841. Eustathios : Commentary on Iliad 910.7.
Merotraphes Μηροτραφής Nickname of Dionysus , after the fabulous Indian mountains Roscher 2.2841. Eustathios : Commentary on Iliad 310.7.
Merre Μηρρη Nickname of Asclepius in a trilingual inscription in Sardinia Roscher 2.2841.
Mesateus Μεσατεύς Nickname of Dionysus in Patrai in Achaia Roscher 2.2842. Pausanias 7.18.3.
Mesaulios Μεσαύλιος Slave of the sow shepherd Eumaios , whom he acquired for himself Roscher 2.2842. Homer : Odyssey 14,449.
Mesembria Μεσημβρία Hore , daughter of Zeus and Themis, personification of noon Roscher 2.2842. Polybios : Historiai 31,3,15.
Mesembrias Μεσημβριάς Servant of Harmonia , the goddess of harmony Roscher 2.2842. Nonnos : Dionysiacs 41,285.
Meserkeios Μεσέρκειος that is Herkeios , nickname of Zeus Roscher 2.2842. Hesychios sv Μεσέρκιον .
Mesma ΜΕΣΜΑ Nymph of the source Medma , on coins in southern Italy Roscher 2.2842. Strabo : geographica 256.
Mesolas Μεσόλας Father of Dexamenus , husband of Ambrakia Roscher 2.2843. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Δεξαμεναί .
Mesopontios Μεσοπόντιος Nickname of Poseidon , in Eresos on Lesbos Roscher 2.2843. Stephanos of Byzantium sv.
Mesopotamia Μεσοποταμία Personification of the country, sister of the Tigres and Euphrates Roscher 2.2843.
Messana Μεσσάνα City goddess of Messana in Sicily , on coins Roscher 2.2843.
Messapeeus Μεσσαπεεύς Epithet of Poseidon in laconic Messapeai Roscher 2.2843 (1). Pausanias 3,20,3.
Messapeeus Μεσσαπεεύς Founder of the cult of Poseidon Messapeeus Roscher 2.2843 (2).
Messapios Μεσσάπιος Illyrian , eponymous hero of the Messapier Roscher 2.2843. Nikandr : Fragment 55.1.
Messapos Μέσσαπος King of Sicyon Eusebius of Caesarea .
Messapos Μέσσαπος Boeotier , emigrates to southern Italy, followed by the Messapia region Roscher 2.2844 (1). Strabo : geographica 9,405.
Fair ice Μεσσηίς Nymph of the source Messeis near Pherai , on a coin Roscher 2.2844.
Messene Μεσσήνη Daughter of Triopas , wife of Polykaon , namesake of the city of Messene Roscher 2.2844. Pausanias 4,1,2.
Messon Μέσσων Son of Phegeus, brother of Sparton Roscher 2.2844. Scholion , Euripides : Orestes 1246.
Mesthles Μέσσων Son of Talaimenes and nymph Gygaia, brother of Antiphos , fights for Troy Roscher 2.2844. Dictys Cretensis 2.35.
Mestor Μήστωρ King of Mycenae , son of Perseus and Andromeda , husband of Lysidice Roscher 2.2845 (1). Library of Apollodorus 2,4,5.
Mestor Μήστωρ Son of Pterelaus , brother of Chromios and Komaitho Roscher 2.2845 (2). Tzetzes , Scholion : Lykophron 932.
Mestor Μήστωρ Son of King Priam in Troy , slain by Achilles Roscher 2.2845 (3). Homer : Iliad 24,257.
Mestor Μήστωρ Son of Poseidon and Kleito , brother of King Atlas of Atlantis Roscher 2.2845 (4). Plato : Critias 114c.
Mestor Μήστωρ Ruler of Cyprus , his abandoned son was fed by a goat Roscher 2.2845 (5). Iulius Pollux : 2.4.
Mestra Μήστρα Daughter of Prince Erysichthon in Thessaly , wife of Autolycus Roscher 2.2845. Ovid : Metamorphoses 8,739.
Meta Μήτα Daughter of Hoples, wife of King Aigeus Roscher 2.2846. Tzetzes , Scholion : Lykophron 494.
Metabos Μέταβος Son of Sisyphus , after him Metapontion in Lucania with Heroon Roscher 2.2846 (1). Strabo : geographica 6.265.
Metageitnios Μεταγείτνιος Nickname of Apollo in Athens Roscher 2.2846. Suda sv.
Metalkes Μετάλκης Son of Aigyptos as nearly 50 brothers from the Danaidenbraut Adyte stabbed Roscher 2.2846. Library of Apollodor 2,1,5.
Metameleia Μεταμέλεια Personification of repentance, daughter of Epimetheus Roscher 2.2846. Scholion , Pindar : Pythia 5.35.
Metanastes Μετανάστης Son of Archandros and Skaia Roscher 2.2847. Pausanias 7,1,3.
Metaneira Μετάνειρα The wife of Keleos , mother of Demophon and Triptolemos , entertains Demeter Roscher 2.2847 (1). Library of Apollodorus 1,5,1.
Metaneira Μετάνειρα Daughter of Krokon , wife of Arkas Roscher 2.2847 (2). Library of Apollodorus 3,9,1.
Metanoia Μετάνοια this is Metameleia , repentance personified Roscher 2.2847.
Metapontios Μεταπόντιος Brother of Medea , otherwise called Apsyrtos or Phaethon Roscher 2.2847. Scholion , Euripides : Medea 169.
Metapontos Μετάποντος that is Metabos , disgusts Siri's first wife, marries Arne Roscher 2.2848. Scholion , Dionysius 461.
Metas Μέτας Tyrrhenian , founder and eponymous hero of Metaon on Lesbos Roscher 2.2848. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μέταον .
meter Μήτηρ Cult nickname of Athena in Elis Roscher 2.2848 (1). Pausanias 5,3,2.
meter Μήτηρ Nickname of Demeter , Gaia , Aphrodite Roscher 2.2848 (2) - (4). Herodotus : Histories 8.65.
meter Μήτηρ Nickname of Cybele Roscher 2, 2849-2931 (5) - (11).
Meteres Μητέρες Cult of the "mothers" in Engyon in Sicily Roscher 2, 2931-2933 (2). Diodorus 4.79.
Methapus Μέθαπος Athenian, founder of the Kabeiren orgies in Thebes Roscher 2.2933. Pausanias 4,1,7.
Low in methane Μεθάρμη Daughter of King Pygmalion , with Kinyra's mother of Oxyporus , Adonis, Orsedike Roscher 2.2933. Libraries of Apollodorus 3,14,4.
Methe Μέθη Personification of drunkenness, a Bakchian nymph in the Thiasos Roscher 2, 2933-2935. Greek anthology 6,257.
Methepon Μεθέπων Dog on the Calydonian hunt Roscher 2.2935. CIG 4.8185a.
Methone Μέθων Ancestor of Orpheus , after im the city of Methone in Thrace Roscher 2.2935. Plutarch : quaestiones Graecae 11.
Methone Μεθώνη Daughter of the giant Alkyoneus Roscher 2.2935 (1).
Methone Μεθώνη Sister of King Pierus Roscher 2.2935 (2). Etymologicum magnum 671.37.
Methone Μεθώνη Wife of King Poias , mother of Philoctetes , who killed Paris before Troy Roscher 2.2935 (3). Eustathios : Commentary on Iliad 2,695.
Methydotes Μεθυδώτης Nickname of Dionysus Roscher 2.2935. Greek anthology 9,524,13.
Methymna Μήθυμνα Daughter of Makar, with Lepetymnos mother of Hiketaon and Helikaon Roscher 2.2936. Parthenios : Erotica 21.
Methymnaios Μεθυμναῖος Nickname of Dionysus , the god of unmixed wine Roscher 2.2936. Athenaios : Supper 8,363b.
Metiadusa Μητιάδουσα Daughter of Eupalamos, with King Kekrops the mother of Pandion and Daidalus Roscher 2.2937. Tzetzes : Chiliades 1,178.
Metieta Μητίετα Nickname of Zeus Roscher 2.2937.
Metioche Μητιόχη Trojan woman in the painting of Polygnotus in the Lesche at Delphi Roscher 2.2938 (1). Pausanias 10:26, 1.
Metioche Μητιόχη Daughter of Orion in Hyria, sister of Menippe Roscher 2.2938 (2). Antoninus Liberalis 25.
Metiochus Μητιόχη Phrygian , with whom the siren Parthenope fell in love Roscher 2.2938. Eustathios : Commentary by Dionysius 358.
Metion Μητίων Son of Erechteus and Praxithea , husband of Alcippe Roscher 2.2938 (1). Libraries of Apollodorus 3,15,1.
Metion Μητίων Father of Phorbas that at the wedding of Perseus killed Roscher 2.2938 (2). Ovid : Metamorphoses 5.74.
Metis Μῆτις Oceanid , first lover of Zeus , mother of Athena Roscher 2, 2938-2941 (1). Homer : Iliad 5,880.
Metope Μετώπη Source nymph , daughter of Ladon , wife of the river god Asopos Roscher 2.2942 (1). Scholion , Pindar : Olympia 6,143.
Metope Μετώπη Daughter of the river god Asopos Roscher 2.2942 (2). Scholion , Pindar : Isthmia 8:37.
Metope Μετώπη Wife of the Sangarius , mother of Hecabe Roscher 2.2942 (3). Libraries of Apollodorus 3,12,5.
Metope Μετώπη Daughter of the cruel tyrant Echetus in Epirus Roscher 2.2942 (4). Homer : Odyssey 18.85.
Metra Μήτρᾶ this is Mestra , daughter of Prince Erysichthon Roscher 2.2942.
Mezeanos Μεζ (ε) ανός Epithet of Hercules according to the location Mezea Roscher 2.2942.
Mida Μίδα Oath goddess among the people of Midas, including his mother Roscher 2.2954. Hesychios sv.
Midamos Μίδαμος (?) Son of Aegyptus , how almost 50 brothers stabbed by the Danaidenbride Amymone Roscher 2.2954. Hyginus : Fabulae 170.
Midas Μίδας King of Phrygia , son of Gordios and Cybele , greedy for gold and stupid Roscher 2, 2954-2968. Herodotus : Histories 8,138.
Mideia Μίδεια Nymph , eponym of the Boeotian city of Mideia , with Poseidon mother of Aspledon Roscher 2.2968 (1). Pausanias 9.39.9.
Mideia Μιδέα, Μίδεια Daughter of Aloeus, son of King Epopeus of Sicyon Roscher 2.2968 (2a). Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μιδέα .
Mideia Μίδεια Mother of Likymnios by Elektryon , eponyms of the city of Midea in Argolis Roscher 2.2968 (2b). Pindar : Olympia 7.50.
Mideia Μίδεια Danaide , one of nearly 50 who stabbed the groom Antimachus Roscher 2.2968 (3).
Migonitis Μιγωνῖτις Epithet of Aphrodite , according to the site Migonion in Laconia Roscher 2.2968. Pausanias 3,22,2.
Milax Μῖλαξ Lovers Krokos , in Crocus transformed Roscher 2.2969. Nonnos : Dionysiacs 12.86.
Milesia Μιλησία Nickname of Demeter in Miletus Roscher 2.2969.
Milesios Μιλήσιος Nickname of Apollo in Miletus Roscher 2.2969. Herodotus : Histories 2,178.
Miletus Μίλητος Son of Apollo , courted by King Minos and his brother Sarpedon Roscher 2.2970 (1). Ovid : Metamorphoses 9.443.
Miletus Μίλητος Father of Kaunos and Byblis Roscher 2.2971 (2). Parthenios : Erotica 11.
Milichos Μίλιχος this is Meilichos , son of a satyr Roscher 2.2972.
Milites Μιλίτη (?) this is Aphrodite , goddess of love Roscher 2.2972
Milye Μιλύη Sister and wife of Solymos, later wife of Kragos Roscher 2.2972. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μιλύαι .
Mimaithos Μίμαιθος Founder of Prymenesia in Caria Roscher 2.2972. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Πρυμνησία .
Mimallon Μιμαλλών Women of the orgiastic-mystical Dionysus Roscher 2, 2972-2974. Etymologicum magnum 130.32.
Mimas Μίμας Centaur in the battle of the Lapiths , hybrid creatures of horse and human Roscher 2.2974 (1). Hesiod : Aspis 186.
Mimas Μίμας Gigant , son of Gaia , tries to overthrow the Olympian gods Roscher 2.2975 (2). Euripides : Ion 215.
Mimas Μίμας Berbryker , killed by Castor in the fight against the Argonauts Roscher 2.2975 (3). Apollonios : Argonautika 2,105.
Mimas Μίμας King of Aiolis , son of Aiolus , father of Hippotes Roscher 2.2975 (4). Diodorus 4.6.
Mimas Μίμας Korybant on Euboea , son of Sokos and Kombe Roscher 2.2975 (5). Nonnos : Dionysiacs 13,143.
Mimas Μίμας Trojan , son of Amykos and Theano, companion of Paris , killed by Mezentius Roscher 2.2976 (6). Virgil : Aeneid 10,702.
Mimas Μίμας Trojan , slain by Idomeneus before Ilion Roscher 2.2976 (7). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom
Mimon Μιμών Telchine , skilled blacksmith from the Aegean people Roscher 2.2976. Tzetzes : Chiliades 7,125.
Mimon Μιμών this is Mimas , a giant Roscher 2.2976.
Minaios Μιναίος Nickname of Zeus Roscher 2.2982.
Mineus Μινεύς Son of Aegyptus , how nearly 50 brothers stabbed by the Danaid bride Myrmidone Roscher 2,3314 (Myrmidons).
Minis Μίνις Suitor of Penelope from Zakynthos Roscher 2.2992. Mythographi Graeci 1,234.
Minithyia Μινίθυια Queen of the Amazons in the Alexander fable Roscher 2.2992. Justin : Epitoma 2,4.
Minoa, Minois Μινωα this is Ariadne , daughter of King Minos Roscher 2.2992.
Minoetes Μινωήτης Nickname of Dionysus from the city of Minoa on Amorgos Roscher 2.2992. CIG 2.2264.
Minos Μίνως King of Crete , son of Zeus and Europe , husband of the Pasiphaë Roscher 2, 2993-3004. Herodotus : Histories 7,171.
Minotaur Μινώταυρος Hybrid creature as a human with a bull's head, trapped in a labyrinth on Crete Roscher 2,3004-3011. Libraries of Apollodorus 3,1,4.
Minthe Μίνθη Naiad , a nymph for springs, brooks, rivers, daughter of Cocytus Roscher 2.3011.
Minyads Μινυάδες Daughters of Minyas (Alkathoe, Arsinoe, Leukippe) who do not celebrate with Dionysus Roscher 2.3012-3016. Antoninus Liberalis 10.
Minyades Μινυάδης Descendant of Minya Roscher 2.3016. Scholion , Pindar : Olympia 14.5.
Minyas Μινύας, Μινύης King and founder of the city of Orchomenos , ancestor of the Minyans Roscher 2.3016-3022. Pausanias 10.29.6.
Miro, Meiro Μιρο Name of Mithras on coins of the Indoskythian kings Roscher 2.3023.
Misa Μίσα this is Mise , orphic deity
Misatis Μισατίς this is Mise , orphic deity Roscher 2.3023. Orphic Hymn 42.
Mise Μίση Orphic deity from the environment of the Eleusian mysteries Roscher 2.3023.
Mise Μίση, Μίσα Deity in Eleusis , equated with Persephone Roscher 2.3025. FHG 3.302.
Misenos Μισηνός Trumpeter of Hector , Companion of Aeneas Roscher 2.3026. Virgil : Aeneid 6,156.
Misme Μίσμη welcomes Demeter to Eleusis, mother of the mocking Ascalabus Roscher 2.3027. Antoninus Liberalis 24,224.
Misnyginos Μισνυγινός Nickname of Zeus , dedicated to the old Apollonis Roscher 2.3028.
Mitylene Μιτυλήνη Daughter of Pelops , with Krinakos mother of Makar Roscher 2.3071. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μυτιλήνη .
Mixarchagetas Μιξαρχαγέτας Title of the Dioscuri Castor in the hero cult of Argos Roscher 2.3072. Plutarch : quaestiones Graecae 23.
Mixoparthenos Μιξοπάρθενος Hybrid of snake and woman, through Herakles mother of Scythes Roscher 2.3074 (1). Herodotus : Histories 4.9.
Mixoparthenos Μιξοπάρθενος this is the Sphinx , a hybrid of a lion and a woman with wings Roscher 2.3074 (2). Euripides : Phoenicians 1023.
Mixoparthenos Μιξοπάρθενος this is Scylla , a sea monster Roscher 2.3074 (3). Lycophron 669.
Mnasinus Μνασίνους Son of Dioscuri Polydeukes and Phoibe , also called Mnesileos Roscher 2.3075. Pausanias 2.22.5.
Mnasylos Μνάσυλος Satyr , plays with Chromis and Aigle against the drunken Silenus Roscher 2.3075. Virgil : Eclogae 6.13.
Mneia Μνεία this is mneme , muse of memory in Ephesus Roscher 2.3075.
Mnemes Μνήμη, Μνάμα Mother of the Muses in the aiolic form Roscher 2.3075 (1). Greek anthology 9,496.6.
Mnemes Μνήμη Muse of memory, sister of Aoide and Melete Roscher 2.3075 (2). Pausanias 9.29.2.
Mnemes Μνήμη Mother of Hermes Roscher 2.3075 (3).
Mnemon Μνήμων Companion and advisor to Achilles , on the train against Tenedos Roscher 2.3075 (1). Lycophron 241.
Mnemon Μνήμων Nickname of Athena Roscher 2.3076 (2).
Mnemonides Μνημονίδες the muses , as daughters of Mnemosyne Roscher 2.3076. Ovid : Metamorphoses 5,268.
Mnemosyne Μνημοσύνη Titanide of memory, mother of the nine muses Roscher 2.3076-3080. Hesiod : Theogony 915.
Mnesaios Μνήσαιος Trojan , killed by Neoptolemus in battle Roscher 2.3080. Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 10.88.
Mnesarchus ΜΝΕΣΆΡΧΌΣ Greek warrior on a vase, fights with Heracles against the Amazons Roscher 2.3080.
Mneseas Μνησέας Son of Poseidon and Kleito , twin of the autochthon
Mnesileos Μνησίλευς Son of the Dioscuri Polydeukes and Phoibe , also called Mnasinus Roscher 2.3080. Libraries of Apollodorus 3,11,2.
Mnesia Μνησιμάχη Daughter of King Dexamenus , Heracles frees her from the centaur Eurytion Roscher 2.3080. Libraries of Apollodorus 2,5,5.
Mnesimachos Μνησίμαχος Father of Hippomedon , one of the seven against Thebes Roscher 2.3080. Hyginus : Fabulae 70.
Mnesinoe Μνησινόη former name of Leda Roscher 2.3080. Plutarch : de Pythia 14.
Mnesioche Μνησιόχη Daughter of Amphidamas, with Nestor mother of seven sons Roscher 2.3080. Scholion , Iliad 11,692.
Mnesiphae Μνησιφάη Daughter of Thyestes , with her father mother of Aigisthus , otherwise called Pelopeia Roscher 2.3080. Tzetzes : Chiliades 1.453.
Mnesos Μνῆσος Fighters from Paionia for Troy , killed by Achilles Roscher 2.3080. Homer : Iliad 21,210.
Mnestheus Μνησθεύς Trojan , companion of Aeneas , driver of the ship Pristis Roscher 2.3080. Virgil : Aeneid 12,127.
Mnestra Μνήστρα Danaide , one of nearly 50 who stabbed the groom Aigios Roscher 2.3081 (1). Library of Apollodor 2,1,5.
Mnestra Μνήστρα, Μήστρα this is Mestra , daughter of Prince Erysichthon Roscher 2.3081 (2). Scholion , Lycophron 1393.
Moira Μοῖρα these are Moiren , goddesses of fate Roscher 2.3084-3103.
Moiragetes Μοιραγέτης Nickname of Zeus , leader of the Moiren , guide of destiny Roscher 2.3103 (1). Pausanias 5:15, 4.
Moiragetes Μοιραγέτης Nickname of Apollo in Delphi , guide of destiny Roscher 2.3103 (2). Pausanias 10.24.4.
Moiragetes Μοιραγέτης Epithet of Idaean Dactyls Tities and Kyllenos Roscher 2.3103 (3). Apollonios : Argonautika 1,1126.
Moiragetes Μοιραγέτης Nickname of all gods in general, directors of destiny Roscher 2.3104 (4).
Moiren Μοῖραι Goddesses of fate (Parzen), with negative meaning, associated with calamity Roscher 2.3084.
Molebos Μόλεβος Suitor of Penelope from Zakynthos Roscher 2.3104. Mythographi Graeci 1,234.
Molion Μολίων Trojan , son of Thymbraios, killed by Odysseus Roscher 2.3105 (1). Homer : Iliad 11,322.
Molion Μολίων Son of Eurytus , brother of Iole , killed by Heracles Roscher 2.3105 (2). Diodorus 4.37.
Molione Μολιόνη Wife of Aktor , with Poseidon mother of the Aktorione twins Kteatos and Eurytos Roscher 2.3105 (1). Hesiod : fragment 30.
Molione Μολιόνη Mother of the Leukippoi Kouroi, born from a silver egg Roscher 2.3105 (2). Athenaios : Supper 2.57.
Molione Μολιόνη Woman in Thrace , mother of the aloids Otos and Ephialtes Roscher 2.3105 (3). Mythographi Graeci 362.8.
Moliones Μολιόνης these are Aktorione , Kteatos, Molione Roscher 2.3106. Tzetzes : Chiliades 5.69.
Molkos Μόλκος (?) Satyr on vase painting, playing flute Roscher 2.3106. CIG 8386.
Molodros Μόλοδρος Gigant , on the altar frieze of Pergamon Roscher 2.3110. Aelianus : de animalium 7.47.
Molon Μόλων Abant in Kos that the shipwrecked Peleus receives Roscher 2.3111 (1). Scholion , Pindar : Pythia 3,167.
Molon Μόλων Greeks before Troy , killed by Penthesilea , queen of the Amazons Roscher 2.3111 (2). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 1,227 .
Molorchos Μόλορχος Vintner near Kleonai , Heracles sacrifices his only goat Roscher 2.3111. Nonnos : Dionysiacs 16.52.
Molos Μόλος Cretan, father of Meriones , descendant of Minos , host of Amphidamas Roscher 2.3112 (1). Homer : Iliad 13,249.
Molos Μόλος Father of Molione , the twins Kteatus and Eurytus Roscher 2.3113 (2). Scholion , Iliad 11,709.
Molos Μῶλος Son of Endymion, father of Pleuron in Aetolia Roscher 2.3113 (1). Scholion , Euripides : Phönizer 160.
Molos Μῶλος Son of Ares and Demonike , an Aitolian, brother of Euenos , Thestios and Pylos Roscher 2.3113 (2). Library of Apollodorus 1,7,7.
Molos Μῶλος from Argos , fights with Sthenelos against Troy , killed by Agenor Roscher 2.3114 (3). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 6,624.
Molossos Μολοσσός Nickname of Apollo Roscher 2.3114. Tzetzes , Scholion : Lykophron 426.
Molottos Μολοττός Son of Neoptolemus and Andromache , a prisoner of war , in Phthia Roscher 2.3114. Scholion , Odyssey 3,188.
Molpadia Μολπαδία Hemithea raised to goddess , daughter of Staphylos and Chrysothemis Roscher 1.2034 (Hemithea).
Molpadia Μολπαδία Amazon , fights Theseus and Antiope Roscher 2.3115. Diodorus 4.28.
Molpe Μόλπη Bakchantin on a black-figure amphora Roscher 2.3115 (1). CIG 4.7459.
Molpe Μόλπη Siren , hybrid creature that attracts boaters with beguiling singing Roscher 2.3115 (2). Scholion , Apollonios Rhodes 4,892.
Molpeus Μολπεύς Companion of Phineus at the wedding of Perseus , from Chaonia in Syria Roscher 2.3115. Ovid : Metamorphoses 5,163.
Molpis Μόλπις Noble man from Elis , sacrificed Zeus because of drought Roscher 2.3115. Tzetzes , Scholion : Lykophron 159.
Molpos Μόλπος Flutist and false witness in Tennessee , Kyknos and Phylonome Roscher 2.3116 (1). Plutarch : quaestiones Graecae 28.
Molpos Μόλπος this is Molkos , a satyr Roscher 2.3117 (2).
Moluros Μόλουρος Son of Arisbas, seduces the wife of Hyettus of Argos Roscher 2.3117. Pausanias 9,36,6.
Molyneus Μολυνεύς on the campaign of Dionysus , killed by Deriades Roscher 2.3117. Nonnos : Dionysiacs 32,188.
Molyros Μόλυρος this is Moluros , son of Arisbas Roscher 2.3117.
Momos Μῶμος Son of Nyx , personification of censure, insult and sharp-tongued criticism Roscher 2,3117-3119. Hesiod : Theogony 214.
Monnitios Μοννίτίος Nickname of Zeus , on inscription by Teos Roscher 2.3202.
Monogisene Μονογισηνή Epithet of Artemis in Monogisa, Caria Roscher 2.3203. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μονόγισα .
Monoikos Μόνοικος Nickname of Heracles , eponymous hero of Monaco Roscher 2.3203. Strabo : geographica 4,201.
Monocrepes Μονοκρήπις this is Jason , leader of the Argonauts Roscher 2.3205 (2).
Monychus Μώνυχος Centaur at the wedding of Peirithoos Roscher 2.3206. Ovid : Metamorphoses 12,499.
Mopsopia Μοψοπία Daughter of Okeanos , after her name Mopsopia for Attica Roscher 2.3207. Suda sv Εὐφορίων .
Pugopos Μόψοπος old king of Attica, after him the name Mopsopia for Attica Roscher 2.3207. Strabo : geographica 9,397.
Mopsos Μόψος Son of Ampyx, seer of the Argonauts , participant in the Caledonian hunt Roscher 2.3207 (1). Pausanias 5:17, 10.
Mopsos Μόψος Son of Manto , famous seer and founder of the oracle of Apollo in Klaros Roscher 2.3208 (2). Strabo : geographica 14.675.
Mopsos Μόψος this is Mopsopos , old king of Attica Roscher 2.3209 (3).
Mopsos Μόψος Thracian , who defeated the Amazons with the Scythian Sipylos Roscher 2.3209 (4). Diodorus 3.55.
Mopsos Μόψος Son of Nicodamas and Gerana Roscher 2.3209 (5). Antoninus Liberalis 16.
Mopsos Μόψος Ally of King Priam from Colophon Roscher 2.3209 (6).
Mopsos Μόψος Son of Lydos, murdered Atargatis and their son Ichthys Roscher 2.3209 (7). Athenaios : Supper 8,346e.
Moria Μορία Nymph who resuscitates her dead brother Tylos with magic herb, "olive tree" Roscher 2.3210 (1) - (2). Nonnos : Dionysiacs 25,481.
Morie Μορίη this is Moria , a nymph Roscher 2.3210.
Morios Μορίη Nickname of Zeus and Athena , protectors of the olive trees Roscher 2.3212 (1) - (2). Sophocles : Oedipus Colonos 705.
Mormo Μορμώ female ghost, similar to Lamia and Gello Roscher 2.3213. Theocritus 15.40.
Mormolky Μορμολύκη Nurse des Acheron , myth with Lamia , Gorgon , Ephialtes Roscher 2.3214. Strabo : geographica 1.19.
Moros Μόρος Son of Nyx , personification of doom and destruction Roscher 2.3215. Hesiod : Theogony 211.
Morpheus Μορφεύς God of dreams, son of Hypnos Roscher 2.3215. Ovid : Metamorphoses 11,635.
Morpho Μορφώ Nickname of Aphrodite , on a laconic wooden picture Roscher 2,3215-3217. Hesychios sv.
Morraphios Μορράφιος Son of Menelaus and Helena , after him the family of the Morraphians Roscher 2,3217. Herodotus : Histories 1,125.
Morsynos Μόρσυνος River god on coins of Antioch on the meander Roscher 2.3220.
Morychos Μόρυχος Nickname of Dionysus among the Sicelians Roscher 2.3220. Zenobios 5.13.
Morys Μόρυς Son of Hippotion from Mysia , fights for Troy , killed by Meriones Roscher 2.3221 (1). Homer : Iliad 14,514.
Morys Μόρυς from Phrygia , fighting for Troy , killed by Neoptolemus Roscher 2.3221 (2). Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 8,85.
Mossyneus Μοσσυνεύς Nickname of Zeus , on inscription by Sazak Roscher 2.3221
Mostene Μοστήνη Personification of the city of Mostene in Asia Minor, woman with flowers and fruits Roscher 2.3221.
Mosynos Μόσυνος Brother of Phorkys from Salamis , companion of Aias, killed by Paris Roscher 2,3222. Quintus of Smyrna : Posthom 6,631.
Mothone Μοθώνη Daughter of Oineus, after her the city of Mothone in Messenia Roscher 2,3223. Homer : Iliad 9,152.
Motye Μοτύη Woman in Motye in Sicily, the Hercules , the thieves of cattle of Geryon displays Roscher 2,3223. Hekataios 47, FHG : Fragmenta 1,3.
Motylos Μότυλος Founder of Samylia in Caria , taking Paris and Helena on Roscher 2,3223. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Σαμυλία .
Moxyneitai Μοξυνεῖται Demons , on inscription with Apollon Smintheus and Heracles Soter Roscher 2,3223. CIG 3577.
Mulios Μούλιος King in Elis , husband of Agamede , killed by Nestor Roscher 2.3225 (1). Homer : Iliad 11,739.
Mulios Μούλιος Trojans killed by Patroclus Roscher 2.3225 (2). Homer : Iliad 16,696.
Mulios Μούλιος Trojan , killed by Achilles Roscher 2.3225 (3). Homer : Iliad 23,472.
Mulios Μούλιος Herald of Amphinomos from Dulichion , a suitor of Penelope Roscher 2.3225 (4). Homer : Odyssey 18,423.
Munichia Μουνιχία Surname of Artemis , Athena and Hecate Roscher 2,3226 (1) - (6). CIA 1,215.
Munichios Μουνίχιος Nickname of Asclepius on an inscription Roscher 2,3228. FHG : Fragmenta 1.54.
Munichos Μούνυχος, Μόνυχος Eponymous hero of the port in Athens Roscher 2,3228 (1)
Munichos Μούνυχος Son of Dryas, king of the Molossians , seer Roscher 2,3229 (2). Antoninus Liberalis 14.
Munitos Μούνιτος Son of Laodike from Troy , killed by a snake Roscher 2,3229-3231. Tzetzes , Scholion : Lykophron 494.
Munogeneia Μουνογένεια Nickname of Persephone , as the only child of Demeter Roscher 2.3231. Apollonios : Argonautika 3,847.
Musagetes Μουσαγέτης Nickname of Apollo , the "guide of the muses" Roscher 2.3233 (1). Diodorus 1.18.
Musagetes Μουσαγέτης Nickname of Dionysus on Naxos Roscher 2.3234 (2). Pausanias 1,2,5.
Musaios Μουσαῖος mythical figure with powers added to the muses , husband of Deiope Roscher 2.3235-3237 (1). Pausanias 10:12, 11.
Musaios Μουσαῖος Giant , run by Mylinos Roscher 2.3237 (2). Diodorus 5.71.
muse Μοῦσα Patron goddess of the arts, Klio , Euterpe , Melpomene , Erato , Urania Roscher 2.3238-3296. Homer : Odyssey 24.62.
Museios Μουσεῖος Nickname of Apollo on an inscription from Megara Roscher 2.3238.
Music Μουσική one of the hears Roscher 2.3296 (1). Hyginus : Fabulae 183.
Music Μουσική Nickname of Athena Roscher 2,3296 (2). CIG 1.154.
Mychioi Theoi Μύχιοι θεοί Gods reigning over the innermost house, Hades , Erinyes , Aphrodite , Leto Roscher 2,3298 (1) - (7). Homer : Odyssey 22,239.
Mydon Μύδων Son of Atymnios , charioteer of Pylaimenes for Troy , of Antilochos killed Roscher 2.3299 (1). Homer : Iliad 5,580.
Mydon Μύδων, Μυδῶνος Fighters from Paionia for Troy , killed by Achilles Roscher 2.3299 (2). Homer : Iliad 21,209.
Myenos Μύηνος Son of Telestor and Alphesiboia in Aetolia , eponym of the Myenon Mountains Roscher 2.3299. Plutarch : de fluviorum 8.3.
Mygdalion Μυγδαλίων Father of the skipper from Kinyras in Cyprus , with a ship for Agamemnon Roscher 2.3299. Eustathios : Commentary on Iliad 11:20.
Mygdon Μύγδων Ruler of the Phrygians in Mygdonia on the Sangarios , together with Otreus Roscher 2.3299 (1). Homer : Iliad 3,185.
Mygdon Μύγδων King of the Bebrykers , brother of Amykos , slain by Heracles Roscher 2.3300 (2). Library of Apollodorus 2,5,9.
Mygdon Μύγδων Eponymous hero of the Mygdonia region , father of Krusis Roscher 2.3300 (3). Stephanos of Byzantium sv Κρουσίς .
Mygdonia Μυγδονία Nickname of the Cybele in Phrygia Roscher 2.3301. Valerius Flaccus 3.47.
Mygdonides Μυγδονίδης this is Koroibos , son of Mygdon Roscher 2.3301. Virgil : Aeneid 2,342.
Mygissia Μυγυσσία Epithet of Athena , the city Mygissos in Caria Roscher 2.3301. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μυγυσσός .
Myia Μυῖα Endymion's lover , turned into a mosquito by Selene Roscher 2.3301 (1).
Myia Μυῖα Deity of healing in Akkaron, Palestine Roscher 2.3301 (2).
Myia Μυῖα Wife of King Kotys, mother of the Asies Roscher 2.3302 (3). Scholion , Iliad 2,641.
Myiagros Μυίαγρος Heros in Arcadia , with pre-sacrifice against the mosquitoes Roscher 2.3303 (1). Pausanias 8.26.7.
Myiagros Μυίαγρος God in Elis who caused a mosquito plague Roscher 2.3303 (2). Pliny the Elder : NH 10.75.
Myiagros Μυίαγρος Rock near Leukadia, before the sacrifice to Apollo was sacrificed to the flies Roscher 2.3304 (3). FHG : Fragmenta 2,197.2.
Myiodes Μυιώδης God in Olympia , with sacrifice at the feast, so that swarms of flies disappear Roscher 2.3304. Pliny the Elder : NH 29.107.
Myiskos Μύισκος Advisor to Odysseus , given to Troy by Laertes Roscher 2.3304.
Mycale Μυκάλη Sorceress in Thessaly , mother of Lapith Orius Roscher 2.3304. Ovid : Metamorphoses 12,263.
Mykalesides Μυκαλησίδες Nymphs in the Mycale foothills of Ionia , in the inlet Roscher 2.3304. Callimachus : Hymns 50.
Mykalessia Μυκαλησσία Nickname of Demeter in Boiotien Roscher 2.3305. Pausanias 9.19.5.
Mycaleus Μυκαλεύς Nickname of Zeus in Mycale in Ionia Roscher 2.3305. Scholion , Iliad 2,493.
Mycenae Μυκήνη laconic naiad , namesake of the city of Mycenae Roscher 2.3305. Scholion , Iliad 2,509.
Mycenaeus Μυκηνεύς Eponymous founder of Mycenae , son of Sparton, grandson of Phoroneus Roscher 2.3305. Scholion , Euripides : Orestes 1239.
Mykerodia Μυκηροδία Nickname of Aphrodite on an inscription from Cyprus , "almond tree" Roscher 2.3305.
Mykonos Μύκονος Eponymous hero of the island of Mykonos , son of Anios Roscher 2.3305. Stephanos of Byzantium sv.
Mylanteioi Μυλάντειοι θεοί the meal gods, worshiped in Kameiros on Rhodes Roscher 2.3305. Hesychios sv ἐπιμύλιοι .
Mylas Μύλας a Telchine who invented the use of the mill Roscher 2.3306 (1). Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μυλαντία .
Mylas Μύλας Nickname of Apollo on an inscription from Kameiros on Rhodes Roscher 2.3306 (2).
Mylasos Μύλασος Son of Chrysaor , after him the city of Mylasa in Caria Roscher 2.3306. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μύλασα .
Myles Μύλης King of Sparta , son of Lelex and the Naiad Cleochareia, father of Eurotas Roscher 2.3307. Pausanias 3,1,1.
Myleus Μυλεύς Nickname of Zeus as head of the miller's trade Roscher 2.3307. Lycophron 435.
Mylinos Μύλινος Giant , leader in Crete , fought and slain by Zeus Roscher 2.3307. Diodorus 5.71.
Mylios Μύλιος Son of King Priam in Troy with a concubine Roscher 2.3307. Libraries of Apollodorus 3,12,5.
Mylitta Μύλιττα Aphrodite among the Babylonians , worshiped through prostitution Roscher 2.3307. Herodotus : Histories 1,199.
Myndia Μυνδία Nickname of Athena in the cult place Myndos in Caria Roscher 2.3307 (1). Lycophron 950.
Myndia Μυνδία Nickname of Artemis on coins from Myndos in Caria Roscher 2.3307 (2).
Mynes Μύνης Son of King Euenus, for Troy , brother of Epistrophos, killed by Achilles Roscher 2.3308 (1). Homer : Iliad 2,692.
Mynes Μύνης Father of Pedias, father-in-law of Kranaos Roscher 2.3308 (2). Libraries of Apollodorus 3,14,5.
Myrea Μυρέα Nickname of Artemis on a coin of the city of Myra in Lycia Roscher 2.3308.
Myrikaios Μυρικαῖος Nickname of Apollo Roscher 2.3308. Scholion , Nikandr : Theriaca 613.
Myrike Μυρίκη Daughter of King Kinyras in Cyprus , transformed into a tamarisk Roscher 2.3308 (1). Hesychios sv.
Myrike Μυρίκη Nymph , with a satyr mother of Meilichos Roscher 2.3309 (2).
Myrina Μύρινα Amazon , daughter of Teukros , wife of Dardanos Roscher 2.3309 (1). Strabo : geographica 13,623.
Myrina Μύρινα Eponyms of the city of Myrina in Lemnos , wife of King Thoas Roscher 2.3310 (2). Scholion , Apollonios Rhodes 1,601.
Myrinos Μύρινος Heros , after him the city of Myrina in Lemnos Roscher 2.3311. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μύρινα .
Myrleia Μύρλεια Amazon , eponyms of the city of Myrleia in Bithynia Roscher 2.3311. Stephanos of Byzantium sv.
Myrlos Μύρλος Leader of the Colophonists , after him the city of Myrleia in Bithynia Roscher 2.3312. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μύρλεια .
Myrmex Μύρμηξ Heros , father of Melite Roscher 2.3312 (1). Hesiod : fragment 126.
Myrmex Μύρμηξ Father of Ephyra, wife of Epimetheus Roscher 2.3312 (2). Scholion , Apollonios Rhodes 4.1212.
Myrmex Μύρμηξ this is myrmix Roscher 2.3312 (4).
Myrmidon Μυρμιδών Son of Zeus and Eurymedusa , husband of Peisidike , father of the actor Roscher 2.3312-3314. Scholion , Apollonios Rhodes 4,816.
Myrmidons Μυρμιδόνη Danaide , one of almost 50 who stabbed the groom Mineus Roscher 2.3314. Hyginus : Fabulae 170.
Myrmix Μύρμιξ (?) Virgin in Attica , loved by Athena for her cleverness , turned into an ant Roscher 2.3314. Servius : Commentary on Aeneid 4,402.
Myro Μυρώ dancing bakchantin on a black-figure amphora Roscher 2.3314. CIG 7459.
Myrrha Μύρρα Daughter of Theias, mother of Adonis Roscher 2.3314. Ovid : Metamorphoses 10,332.
Myrrhina Μύρρα this is Myrina Roscher 2.3314.
Myrsus Μύρσος Son of Arrhetus and Laobie, brother of Lycus, Glaucus, and Periphas Roscher 2.3314. Nonnos : Dionysiacs 26,250.
Myrtates Μυρτάτης Nickname of Apollo on an inscription near Paphos Roscher 2.3314.
Myrtilos Μυρτίλος Son of Hermes and Cleobule , charioteer of King Oinomaos Roscher 2.3315-3320. Pherecytes : fragment 93.
Myrto Μυρτώ Amazon , eponyms of the sea, with Hermes mother of Myrtilos Roscher 2.3320 (1). Pausanias 8:14, 12.
Myrto Μυρτώ Bassaris , Dionysus heals her hand wounded in battle Roscher 2.3320 (2). Nonnos : Dionysiacs 29,270.
Myrto Μυρτώ Daughter of Menoitius , sister of Patroclus , with Heracles mother of Eucleia Roscher 2.3320 (3).
Myrtoessa Μυρτώεσσα Water nymph in Arcadia , carries a hydria , along with Neda, Anthrakia, Hagno Roscher 2.3320. Pausanias 8.31.4.
Myrtoos Μυρτῶος Nickname of Apollo on inscription from Cyrene Roscher 2.3320. CIG 3.5138.
Mysia Μυσία Nickname of Demeter in the roofless temple near Argos Roscher 2.3321 (1). Pausanias 2,18,3.
Mysia Μυσία Nickname of Artemis in a temple near Sparta Roscher 2.3322 (2). Pausanias 3,20,9.
Mysia Μυσία Wife of Kandaules Roscher 2.3322 (3). FHG : Fragmenta 3.384.
Mysia Μυσία Personification of the province of Moesia Roscher 2.3322 (4).
Mysios Μύσιος Argiver , who received Demeter hospitably and built a temple for her Roscher 2.3323 (1). Pausanias 2,35,4.
Myskelos Μύσκελος Son of Alemon , lived in Argos , founder of Croton Roscher 2.3323. Dionysius of Halicarnassus 2.59.
Mysus Μυσός Eponymous hero of the Myser in Asia Minor , brother of Lydos and Kar Roscher 2.3324. Strabo : geographica 14,659.
Mystes Μυσός Nicknames of Dionysus , Apollo , Heracles Roscher 2.3324 (1) - (3). Pausanias 8.54.5.
Mystis Μύστις Nurse and guardian of Dionysus , teaches nocturnal rites Roscher 2.3324
Mythidike Μυθιδίκη Daughter of Talaos , sister of Adrastus , mother of Hippomedon Roscher 2.3325. Hyginus : Fabulae 70.
Mytilene Μυτιλήνη this is Mitylene , daughter of Pelops Roscher 2.3325.
Mytilenna Μυτιλήννα Inscription of the city goddess of Mytilene on coins Roscher 2.3325.
Mytiles Μυτίλης Heros, founder of Mytilene on Lesbos Roscher 2.3326. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μυτιλήνη .
Myton Μύτων Son of Poseidon and Mytilene, after him Mytilene Roscher 2.3326. Stephanos of Byzantium sv Μυτιλήνη .