In Greek mythology Phrixus was the son of Athamas, king of Boeotia, and Nephele. He was the twin brother of Helle and the father of Argus, Phrontis, Melas and Cytisorus by Chalciope (Iophassa), daughter of Aeetes, king of Colchis.
Phrixus and Helle
Depiction of Phrixos flying on ram to Colchis on AE dichalkon struck in Halos, Phthiotis in 3rd century BC.
In Greek mythology, Athamas was a Boeotian king.
The Fury of Athamas by John Flaxman (1755-1826).
Tisiphone maddens Athamas & Ino (17th century)
Athamas tearing apart his children by Godfried Maes
Atamante preso dalle Furie by Arcangelo Migliarini (1801) at Roma, Accademia di San Luca