Megaera

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Μέγαιρα (Mégaira, “the jealous one”), from μεγαίρω (megaírō, “to grudge, envy”).

Proper noun

Megaera

1. (Greek mythology) One of the Furies, Erinyes in Greek mythology, the cause of jealousy and envy, who punishes people who commit crimes, especially marital infidelity.

   Coordinate terms: Alecto, Tisiphone

Further reading

• Megaera on Wikipedia.Wikipedia