Erginus (Argonaut)

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In Greek mythology, Erginus /ˈɜːrdʒɪnəs/ (Ancient Greek: Ἐργῖνος) was an Argonaut[1] who piloted the Argo after the helmsman Tiphys died.[2]

Erginus is said to be the son of Poseidon,[3] and to have resided in the Carian city of Miletus.[4] Yet others suggested he was a son of Periclymenus.[5] Some authors identify him with another Erginus, king of Minyan Orchomenus.[6]

Mythology

During the funeral games which Hypsipyle celebrated at Lemnos in honour of her father Thoas, Erginus also contended for a prize. But he was ridiculed by the Lemnian women because of his grey hair, even though he was still young. However, Erginus defeated Boreads in the foot-race.[7]

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