Phoenix (Greek mythology)
set of mythological Greek characters
In Greek mythology, Phoenix or Phoinix (Ancient Greek: Φοῖνιξ Phoinix, gen.: Φοίνικος Phoinikos) may refer to the following individuals and a creature:
Phoenix, a legendary bird
Phoenix, son of Amyntor.
Phoenix, son of King Agenor of Tyre.
Phoenix, a chieftain who came as Guardian of the young Hymenaeus when they joined Dionysus in his campaign against India.
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References
Apollodorus, The Library with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
Homer, The Iliad with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, Ph.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd.
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