Zetes
The winged Boread who pursues the Harpies with Calais.
Overview
The speed of Zetes and Calais turns Phineus’ otherwise inescapable torment into a pursuit. Prophecy limits their action: only those able to catch the Harpies should chase, and Iris’ guarantee ends the pursuit rather than unlimited slaughter.
Key facts
Pursuing the Harpies
Zetes spreads his wings and pursues the Harpies that ruin Phineus’ food.
Stopping after the guarantee
After Iris guarantees that the Harpies will no longer harm Phineus, the pursuers return.
Relationships
- Argonaut Expeditionjoins with winged speed
Zetes contributes the ability to pursue the Harpies.
- Harpiespursues and drives away
Zetes overtakes the Harpies until Iris ends the pursuit with a guarantee.
Story appearances
- The ArgonautsZetes in the Argonaut expedition
Zetes enters this story through the Argonaut expedition; other versions are handled where their own episodes call for them.
Ancient sources
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