“And thou, melodious Philomel,
Again thy plaintive story tell.”
Sir Thomas Lyttleton.
Phlegethon (Phleg′ethon). A river of fire in the infernal regions. It was the picture of desolation, for nothing could grow on its parched and withered banks. Also called Pyriphlegethon.
“... Infernal rivers ...
... Fierce Phlegethon,
Whose waves of torrent fire inflame with rage.”
Milton.
Phlegon (Phle′gon) (burning), one of the four chariot horses of Sol.
Phlegyas (Phle′gyas). Son of Mars and father of Ixion and Coronis. For his impiety in desecrating and plundering the temple of Apollo at Delphi, he was sent to Hades, and there was made to sit with a huge stone suspended over his head, ready to be dropped on him at any moment.
Phoebus (Phoe′bus). A name of Apollo, signifying light and life.
“Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds,
Toward Phoebus’ lodging.”
Shakespeare.
Phorcus (Phor′cus), or Porcys. A son of Neptune, father of the Gorgons. The same as Oceanus.
Phryxus (Phryx′us), see Golden Fleece.
Picumnus (Picum′nus). A rural divinity, who presided over the manuring of lands, also called Sterentius.