Eurynome (daughter of Nisus)

Eurynome, in Greek mythology, refers to at least two distinct figures. This entry concerns Eurynome, daughter of Nisus, King of Megara. She was the wife of Glaucus, son of Sisyphus, and mother of Bellerophon.

The primary role of Eurynome in mythological narratives is her connection to Bellerophon's lineage. Through her son, she is linked to the heroic tales involving Pegasus and the Chimera. Accounts of her parentage and marriage are consistent across various sources, though the extent of her individual character development is limited. She is primarily known for her role as a progenitor of a significant hero in Greek mythology. Some accounts present Poseidon, rather than Glaucus, as Bellerophon's father. This alternative parentage, if true, would still connect Eurynome to a powerful deity.