Where does “Megaera” come from?
Megaera (English) comes from Ancient Greek Μέγαιρα, from Ancient Greek μεγαίρω, from Ancient Greek μέγας, from Proto-Indo-European meǵh₂s — great.
Megaera (English): One of the Furies, Erinyes in Greek mythology, the cause of jealousy and envy, who punishes people who commit crimes, especially marital infidelity
Definitions
- One of the Furies, Erinyes in Greek mythology, the cause of jealousy and envy, who punishes people who commit crimes, especially marital infidelity