Maera

Maera, ae, f., = Μαῖρα.

• The name of a woman who was changed into a dog, Ov. M. 7, 362; 13, 406; the name of a dog, Hyg. Fab. 131.—
• II A priestess of Venus, Stat. Th. 8, 478.

Mæra, æ, f. (Μαῖρα), nom dʼune femme changée en chienne : Ov. M. 7, 362 || prêtresse de Vénus : Stat. Th. 8, 478.

MAERA

MAERA[MANTINEIA]

Maera

(Μαῖρα). (1) The dog of Icarius, the father of Erigoné. See Icarius.

(2) The daughter of Proetus and Antea and companion of Artemis, by whom she was killed after becoming the mother of Locrus by Zeus (Odyss. xi. 325).

Maera Maera, daughter of Atlas

• wife of Tegeates: Paus. 8.12.7, Paus. 8.48.6, Paus. 8.53.3
• her grave: Paus. 8.12.7, Paus. 8.48.6
• her Dancing-ground: Paus. 8.8.1

Maera(2), daughter of Proetus

• painted by Polygnotus: Paus. 10.30.5

Maera(3), dog of Icarius

• discovers his dead body: Apollod. 3.14.7

Maera(4), village near Mantinea

• Paus. 8.12.7