person
Argus
The hundred-eyed herdsman ('Juno's watchman') set to guard Io; slain by Mercury, he died 'before his time.'
Reading notes
- The Loves §2.2 Juno's watchman
Argus of the hundred eyes, set by Juno to guard Io; for watching too well he died before his time.
- The Art of Love §3.30 Argus
The hundred-eyed guardian set by Juno over Io; a type of the all-watching keeper.
- Metamorphoses §1.10 Argus
The hundred-eyed herdsman, son of Arestor, set by Juno to guard Io; only ever two of his eyes sleep at once.