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Phrixus
Boy NameGreek Mythology Origin
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From the Greek Φριξος (Phrixos) which meant "thrilling, causing shivers", derived from φριξ (phrix)
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In Greek mythology Phrixus (; also spelt Phryxus; , Phrixos means "standing on end, bristling") was the son of Athamas, king of Boeotia, and Nephele (a goddess of clouds).
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