Tiphys


In Greek mythology, Tiphys was the helmsman of the Argonauts.

Family

Tiphys was the Thespian son of Hagnias or of Phorbas of Elis and Hyrmine, daughter of Epeius.

Mythology

Pilot of Argo

Among his crew members, Tiphys was chosen to steer the long ship Argo.

Apollonius' account

Valerius' account

Statius' account

''Orphic Argonautica''

Death

During the voyage to Colchis, Tiphys died of a mysterious illness in the land of the Mariandynians or, according to some sources, a snakebite. After his death, Ancaeus piloted the Argo.