Pylia (mythology)
Daughter of Pylas in Greek mythology
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In Greek mythology, Pylia (Ancient Greek: Πυλία, lit. 'from the door' or 'gate' derived from pyle πύλη meaning gate or entrance) was a Megarian princess as the daughter of the Lelegian king, Pylas of Megara.[1] In one account, she was called Peleia (Ancient Greek: Πελεία, lit. 'dove' or 'wild pigeon'i).[2]
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Pylia was offered in marriage by Pylas to Pandion II who fled to her father in Megara after being expelled from Athens by his cousins, the Metionidae.[1]