Sinis

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 near 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 as his own and fathered Melanippus with her.

References

• Ovid VII, 440