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In Greek mythology, Marpessa /ˌmɑːrˈpɛsə/ (Ancient Greek: Μάρπησσα, romanized: Márpēssa, "the robbed one" or "snatcher" or "gobbler") may refer to the following figures: * Marpessa, an Aetolian princess and daughter of Evenus. * Marpessa or Marpesia, an Amazon queen. * Marpessa. a Theban woman whose betrothed, , was killed by Tydeus during the campaign of the Seven against Thebes.