Metarama/Metharme in Greek Mythology

Metarama (also known as Metharme or Matharmé) was a figure in ancient Greek mythology. She was the daughter of Pygmalion (also spelled Pigamolon) and Galatea, making her the wife of King Cinyras (also referred to as Keenan) of Cyprus.

Family and Children

Metarama had several children with King Cinyras, including two sons: Oxyporos and Adonis. Her daughters were Orsedic, Laogoré, and Braésia (also known as Breia).

Association with Aphrodite

According to myth, Metarama was once praised for her daughter's beauty, which was said to surpass that of the goddess Aphrodite. This led to a series of events where Metarama persuaded her daughter to fall in love with King Cinyras, who was unaware of their relationship. When he discovered the truth, he wanted to kill his daughter, but the gods intervened and transformed her into a plant.

Punishment by Aphrodite

Aphrodite, the goddess, punished Metarama's daughters for their beauty being compared to hers. According to some sources, this was due to Metarama's own behavior, as she was said to be obsessed with living with other men, despite her relationship with King Cinyras.

Sources

* Adium, Metamorphos, 10,298-543
* Apollodor, Kronica 3, 14, 3-4
* Pseudo-Apollodore's Library (Book III)

Note: The name "Metarama" is used in some sources, while others refer to her as "Metharme" or "Matharmé". This article uses the most commonly cited name, Metarama.