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

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

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

It seems odd that Phrixus sacrificed to Zeus the ram that had saved him, in gratitude for having been saved; but he did so, and he gave the precious Golden Fleece to King Æetes.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Phrixus had an uncle who was by rights a king in Greece, but had had his kingdom taken away from him by his nephew, a man named Pelias.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton