Phrixus

American  

[frik-suhs] / ˈfrɪk səs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a child who escaped on the back of a ram with his sister Helle from a plot against them. The fleece of the ram, which he sacrificed, was the Golden Fleece.

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Phrixus British  

/ ˈfrɪksəs /

noun

1. Greek myth the son of Athamas and Nephele who escaped the wrath of his father's mistress, Ino, by flying to Colchis on a winged ram with a golden fleece See also Helle Golden Fleece

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Example Sentences

“I like that story too. But I also like the story of the golden ram that tried to save the children Phrixus and Helle. It was so sad that Helle fell to her death, but Phrixus reached safety.”

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Nephele, the first wife, was afraid for her two children, especially the boy, Phrixus.

From Literature

“So shall it be. But one thing must first be done. The dead Phrixus bids us bring back the Golden Fleece and thus bring back his spirit to his home. The oracle has spoken. But for me, already old age is my companion, while the flower of your youth is only now coming into full bloom. Do you go upon this quest, and I swear with Zeus as witness that I will give up the kingdom and the sovereign rule to you.”

From Literature

She was the wicked stepmother of Phrixus, the boy who was saved from death by the ram of the Golden Fleece.

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Nevertheless, they were kind to Phrixus; and their King, Æetes, let him marry one of his daughters.

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