Phrixus
Ancient Greek mythological figure / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Greek mythology Phrixus (/ˈfrɪksəs/; also spelt Phryxus; Greek: Φρίξος, translit. Phrixos means "standing on end, bristling") was the son of Athamas, king of Boeotia, and Nephele (a goddess of clouds). He was the twin brother of Helle and the father of Argus, Phrontis, Melas and Cytisorus by Chalciope (Iophassa[1]), daughter of Aeetes, king of Colchis.
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Phrixus or Phryxus | |
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Member of the Athamantian Royal House | |
Abode | Athamantis in Boeotia later Colchis |
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Parents | Athamas and Nephele |
Siblings | Helle, Learches, Melicertes, Schoeneus, Leucon, Ptous (half brothers) |
Consort | Chalciope |
Offspring | Argus, Phrontis, Melas and Cytisorus |
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