Lynkeus (2)Lynceus

One of the sons of Aphareus and Arene; Lynkeus and his brother, Idas, became Argonauts.

Both brothers were noted for their great strength but Lynkeus was said to have eyesight so keen that he could see things under the earth; he and Idas were the cousins of Phoibe (Phoebe) and Hilaeira and were perhaps involved in the death of Kastor (Castor).

When Kastor and his twin brother, Polydeukes (Polydeuces or Pollux), tried to kidnap Phoibe and Hilaeira, a fight arose and Kastor was killed; it is unclear as to exactly how Kastor was killed or exactly who killed him but the more “romantic” versions of the story insist that Kastor was killed when he and Polydeukes were fighting for possession of the young girls, Phoibe (Phoebe) and Hilaeira.

• Argonautika, book 1, lines 151-155