Megaera
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Μέγαιρα (Mégaira, “the jealous one”), from μεγαίρω (megaírō, “to grudge, envy”).
Proper noun
Megaera
- 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