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Who is Phineus from The Argonautika: The Story of Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece and what is their importance? Argonautika English & Literature Phineus | The Argonautika: The Story of Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece

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Phineus is the old, blind oracle who is punished by Zeus for rejecting his gift of prophecy. Phineus is to be starved by the harpies (birds) that Zeus sends down to steal his food.