Megas
historical figure · 2 works · 2 mentions · 3 anchored passages
in the texts
Iliad
Father of Perimos, named only in patronymic.
First Adrastos, Autonoos, Echeklos, Perimos the son of Megas, Epistor and Melanippos;
Nemean
Deceased father of Deinias, mourned by the poet even as his son's victory is celebrated.
Megas, to bring your soul back to life again is not possible for me.
As a suppliant I cling to the sacred knees of Aeacus, on behalf of his dear city and these citizens, bringing a Lydian crown embroidered with song, glory from Nemea in the double foot race for Deinias and his father Megas.