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.
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Vinony's link graph records 63 inbound references to Phrixus, and connects out to Gaius Valerius Flaccus, Helle and Ovid.
It sits within the topics Colchis in mythology, Family of Athamas and Human sacrifice in folklore and mythology.
Vinony links it to 36 Wikipedia language editions.
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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- Phrixos
- partner in business or sport
- Helle
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Gaius Valerius Flaccus
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Helle
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Ovid
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Ancient Greek
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Zeus
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Greek mythology
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Hesiod
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Poseidon
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Ares
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Dardanelles
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Helios
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Metamorphoses
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Argonauts
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Apollonius of Rhodes
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Colchis
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oracle
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Boeotia Regional Unit
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Golden Fleece
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Aeolus
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Phthiotis Regional Unit
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