Calais
The Boread who pursues the Harpies beside Zetes and helps exchange rescue for route knowledge.
Overview
Calais acts as a pair with Zetes and should not be collapsed into one brother for convenience. Their shared pursuit relieves Phineus and gives the expedition practical guidance for the Clashing Rocks.
Key facts
Pursuit beside Zetes
Calais chases the Harpies with his brother until Iris intervenes.
Rescue unlocks guidance
After the food-torment is ended, Phineus explains the next dangers to the expedition.
Relationships
- Argonaut Expeditionjoins with winged speed
Calais pursues the Harpies with Zetes.
- Harpiespursues and drives away
Calais joins his brother in preventing the Harpies from returning to Phineus’ table.
Story appearances
- The ArgonautsCalais in the Argonaut expedition
Calais enters this story through the Argonaut expedition; other versions are handled where their own episodes call for them.
Ancient sources
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