Tiphys
In Greek mythology, Tiphys (; Ancient Greek: Τῖφυς "Tîphus") was the helmsman of the Argonauts. Family. Tiphys was the Thespian son of Hagnias or of Phorbas of Elis and Hyrmine, daughter of Epeius. In the latter account, he was possibly the brother of Augeas and Actor. Mythology. Pilot of Argo. Among his crew members, Tiphys was chosen to steer the long ship Argo. 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".