Phineus

[ fin-ee-uhs, fahy-nyoos ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. a brother of Cepheus who was not brave enough to rescue his betrothed Andromeda from a sea monster and who was eventually turned to stone.

Example Sentences

The story alluded to is that Phineus, king of Thrace, unjustly put out the eyes of his sons.

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Monstrous birds with women's faces, sent by Zeus to torment Phineus by defiling and carrying off all food placed on his table.

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Next they reached Bithynia, where dwelt the blind prophet Phineus, to whom their coming proved a blessing.

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When the Argo reached the dangerous spot, at the suggestion of Phineus, a dove was let loose.

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Phineus had been blinded by Neptune, as a punishment for having shown Phryxus the way to Colchis.

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