Megaera (disambiguation)
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Megaera may refer to:
- MegaeraMegaeraMegaera is one of the Erinyes, Eumenides or "Furies" in Greek mythology. Lamprière's Classical Dictionary states "According to the most received opinions, they were three in number, Tisiphone, Megara [sic] and Alecto" and "Megaera .....
, one of the Erinyes in Greek mythology. - 464 Megaira464 Megaira464 Megaira is an asteroid. It was discovered by Max Wolf on January 9, 1901. Its provisional name was 1901 FV. It lies close to the Gefion family, but is not a member....
, an asteroid named after the Erinye. - Megara (mythology)Megara (mythology)In Greek mythology, Megara was the oldest daughter of Creon, king of Thebes. In reward for Heracles' defending Thebes from Orchomenus in single-handed battle, Creon offered his daughter Megara to Heracles and he brought her home to the house of Amphitryon...
, the oldest daughter of Creon, king of Thebes, in Greek mythology. - A taxonomic synonym for TrimeresurusTrimeresurusTrimeresurus is a genus of venomous pitvipers found in Asia from Pakistan, through India, China, throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. Currently 35 species are recognized...
, a.k.a. Asian lanceheads, a genus of venomous pitvipers found in Asia from Pakistan, through India, China, throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. - HMS Megaera (1849)HMS Megaera (1849)HMS Megaera was originally constructed as an iron screw frigate for the Royal Navy, and was one of the last and largest ships built by William Fairbairn's Millwall shipyard....
, a Royal NavyRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
frigateFrigateA frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.In the 17th century, the term was used for any warship built for speed and maneuverability, the description often used being "frigate-built"...
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