In Greek mythology, Tanagra (/ˈtanəgrə/; Ancient Greek: Τανάγρα or Τάναγραν) was the daughter of Aeolus or the river-god Asopus^[1] and Metope, daughter of Ladon. In the latter case, she was considered a naiad-nymph and sister to Corcyra, Salamis, Aigina, Peirene, Kleonai, Thebe, Thespeia, Asopis, Sinope, Ornia, Chalcis, Pelasgus, and Ismenus.^[2]

Mythology

Tanagra married Poemander, founder of the town of Tanagra in Boeotia which he named after his wife.^[3] The couple had two sons: Leucippus and Ephippus.^[4] In some accounts, Hermes fought Ares in a boxing match for the sake of Tanagra.^[5] Hermes won and carried her off to Tanagra which later bore her name.