Phineus

[ fin-ee-uhs, fahy-nyoos ]

/ ˈfɪn i əs, ˈfaɪ nyus /

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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.

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Words nearby Phineus

philtre, philtrum, -phily, phimosis, Phineas, Phineus, phi-phenomenon, phish, phishing, Phitsanulok, phiz

How to use Phineus in a sentence

The story alluded to is that Phineus, king of Thrace, unjustly put out the eyes of his sons.
The Aeneid of Virgil|Virgil
Monstrous birds with women's faces, sent by Zeus to torment Phineus by defiling and carrying off all food placed on his table.
The Works of Lucian of Samosata, v. 4|Lucian of Samosata
Next they reached Bithynia, where dwelt the blind prophet Phineus, to whom their coming proved a blessing.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15)|Charles Morris
When the Argo reached the dangerous spot, at the suggestion of Phineus, a dove was let loose.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15)|Charles Morris

Phineus had been blinded by Neptune, as a punishment for having shown Phryxus the way to Colchis.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15)|Charles Morris