Macareus of Lesbos

For other uses, see Macareus.

In Greek mythology, Macareus (Ancient Greek: Μακαρεύς, Makareus means "happy"[1]) or Macar (/ˈmeɪkər/; Μάκαρ Makar) was an Olenian prince who became the king of the island of Lesbos.

  1. ^ Graves, Robert (1960). The Greek Myths. Harmondsworth, London, England: Penguin Books. pp. s.v. Sons of Hellen. ISBN 978-0143106715.