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Meaning & History
Likely derived from MEGARA.In Greeky mythology, Megareus of Onchestus was King of Onchestus, Boeotia, and father of HIPPOMENES, while Megareus (sometimes called MENOECEUS) of Thebes was a son of EURYDICE of Thebes and defended Thebes against the Seven Against Thebes, committing suicide to save his city.