Megareus (or Menoeceus) of Thebes was a warrior of
Thebes, who figures in the war of the
Seven Against Thebes - the struggle between
Eteocles and
Polynices, the twin sons of
Oedipus, for the throne of
Thebes. He was the son of
Eurydice of Thebes and
Creon, uncle of the two princes. In traditional Greek mythology, Megareus is known for his large stature, and is considered an anthropomorphic representation of his father's pride by some literary scholars.