Phrixus
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In Greek mythology Phrixus (; also spelt Phryxus; means "standing on end, bristling") was the son of Athamas, king of Boeotia, and Nephele (a goddess of clouds). He was the older brother of Helle and the father of Argus, Phrontis, Melas and Cytisorus by Chalciope (Iophassa), daughter of Aeetes, king of Colchis.
Key facts
- Deity.type
- Greek
- Deity.name
- Phrixus or Phryxus
- Deity.deity_of
- Boeotian prince
- Deity.member_of
- the Athamantian Royal House
- Deity.image
- Phrixos und Helle.jpg
- Deity.caption
- Phrixus and Helle
- Deity.abode
- Athamantis in Boeotia, later Colchis
- Deity.consort
- Chalciope
- Deity.parents
- Athamas and Nephele
- Deity.siblings
- Helle, Learches, Melicertes, Schoeneus, Leucon, Ptous (half brothers)
- Deity.offspring
- Argus, Phrontis, Melas and Cytisorus
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