Hero
Argus the Builder
The craftsman-hero who builds Argo with Athena’s aid.
Overview
Argus makes the expedition first a technical project. The source attributes the ship to both his craft and Athena’s aid, binding the vessel’s name, the builder’s name and the collective voyage together.
Key facts
Building with Athena
Argo is built by Argus with Athena assisting the materials and work.
The ship makes the ensemble possible
Argo turns heroes from different lineages and regions into one mobile company.
Relationships
- Argobuilds
Argus the builder constructs Argo.
Story appearances
- The ArgonautsArgus the Builder in the Argonaut expedition
Argus the Builder enters this story through the Argonaut expedition; other versions are handled where their own episodes call for them.
Ancient sources
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