Greek mythology
Phineus
The blind seer tormented by the snatching Harpies
- Mythology
- Greek mythology
- Group
- Heroes
- Appears in
- Jason and Medea
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Phineus is a king and prophet punished by the gods for revealing too much of the future, struck blind and plagued by the Harpies, who snatch and foul his every meal. When the Argonauts arrive, the winged sons of Boreas drive the Harpies away forever. In gratitude, Phineus tells them how to pass the Clashing Rocks and survive the voyage to Colchis.
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Jason and Medea
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Phineus?
- Phineus is a king and prophet punished by the gods for revealing too much of the future, struck blind and plagued by the Harpies, who snatch and foul his every meal. When the Argonauts arrive, the winged sons of Boreas drive the Harpies away forever.
- Which mythology does Phineus belong to?
- Phineus belongs to Greek mythology.
- Which stories does Phineus appear in?
- Phineus appears in Jason and Medea, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.
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