Phocus’s Family Tree

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Family

• Aeacus(parent),Psamathe(parent)— Consort

  Aeacus fathered Phocus by the Nereid Psamathe, making Phocus a half-brother to Peleus and Telamon. His divine parentage and athletic prowess provoked jealousy that led to his murder at their hands.

Slain by

• Peleus,Telamon

  Peleus and Telamon murdered their half-brother Phocus on Aegina, either by a deliberate discus throw or outright assault. Aeacus discovered the crime and banished both sons from the island forever.

Associated with

• Endeis

  Endeis, wife of Aeacus, allegedly instigated her sons Peleus and Telamon to murder their half-brother Phocus, fearing Aeacus would favor his son by the Nereid Psamathe over her own children.