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Phrixus

The earlier traveller who reaches Colchis on the golden ram and makes its Fleece an inherited object of pursuit.

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Overview

Phrixus does not join Jason’s voyage, but his escape creates its prehistory. The golden ram carries him to Aeetes’ land; the ram is sacrificed and its Fleece remains in Colchis, later becoming the object Pelias orders recovered.

Key facts

Arrival on the golden ram

Phrixus reaches Aeetes’ city on the golden ram fashioned by Hermes.

The Fleece remains in Colchis

The ram is sacrificed to Zeus and the Fleece is placed on an oak in the grove of Ares.

Relationships

Golden Fleeceleaves behind
Phrixus reaches Colchis on the ram and leaves its Fleece there after sacrifice.
Nephelemother of
Nephele is the mother of Phrixus.

Story appearances

The ArgonautsPhrixus in the Argonaut expedition
Phrixus enters this story through the Argonaut expedition; other versions are handled where their own episodes call for them.

Ancient sources

MythWeave distinguishes ancient-source evidence from later adaptations and modern interpretation.

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