Polydeuces
The Argonaut whose boxing skill answers Amycus’ compulsory challenge.
Overview
Polydeuces shows why the roster must be functional. He is not a decorative companion to Jason: when Amycus uses local custom to force arrivals into boxing, Polydeuces answers for the ship and removes an obstacle Jason does not solve himself.
Key facts
Accepting for the crew
Polydeuces volunteers before his companions to answer Amycus.
Skill breaks the violent rule
He defeats the king who forces every arrival to fight, allowing the crew to continue their voyage.
Relationships
- Argonaut Expeditionjoins as the boxer
Polydeuces represents the crew in the Amycus contest.
- Amycusforces into boxing
Amycus uses his own rule to force the arrivals to choose a boxer.
- Amycusdefeats in boxing
Polydeuces accepts the condition and defeats Amycus through boxing skill.
Story appearances
- The ArgonautsPolydeuces in the Argonaut expedition
Polydeuces enters this story through the Argonaut expedition; other versions are handled where their own episodes call for them.
Ancient sources
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