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In [[Greek mythology]], '''Sinis''', known as '''"Pityokamptis"''' (bender of pine trees) was killed by [[Theseus]]. | In [[Greek mythology]], '''Sinis''', known as '''"Pityokamptis"''' (bender of pine trees) was killed by [[Theseus]]. | ||
| − | Sinis was the son of [[Poseidon]]. He lived near [[Cenchreae]] | + | Sinis was the son of [[Poseidon]]. He lived near [[Cenchreae]] by the isthmus of [[Corinth]]. He would tie people to two pine trees, which he bent down to the ground, then let the trees go, tearing his victims apart. Theseus came upon him, after defeating [[Periphetes]] and tied Sinis to two bent pine trees before killing him in his own manner. Theseus then took his daughter [[Perigune]] and with her fathered [[Melanippus]]. |
Latest revision as of 12:50, February 11, 2006
In Greek mythology, Sinis, known as "Pityokamptis" (bender of pine trees) was killed by Theseus.
Sinis was the son of Poseidon. He lived near Cenchreae by the isthmus of Corinth. He would tie people to two pine trees, which he bent down to the ground, then let the trees go, tearing his victims apart. Theseus came upon him, after defeating Periphetes and tied Sinis to two bent pine trees before killing him in his own manner. Theseus then took his daughter Perigune and with her fathered Melanippus.
References
- Ovid VII, 440