Phineus

[ fin-ee-uhs, fahy-nyoos ]

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noun

, Classical Mythology.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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