Magnes (son of Argos)

For other uses, see Magnes (mythology).

In Greek mythology, Magnes[pronunciation?] (/ˈmæɡˌniːz/; Ancient Greek: Μάγνης) was a son of Argos (son of Phrixus) and Perimele (daughter of Admetus).[1] He lived in the region of Thessaly, in the land which men called after him Magnesia.[2] Magnes had a son of remarkable beauty, Hymen by the muse Calliope.[3]

  1. ^ William Smith. A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. s.v. Magnes
  2. ^ Hesiod, Megalai Ehoiai fr. 194 Most; Antoninus Liberalis, 23
  3. ^ Suida, s.v. Thamyris