Polyeidus

Polyeidus was a figure in Greek mythology, often described as a seer and a sorcerer. He is most famously associated with the story of King Minos of Crete. According to some accounts, Minos had a son named Glaucus who fell into a vat of honey and died. Minos, distraught, consulted Polyeidus to find out how to revive his son. Polyeidus observed a snake approaching the dead body of Glaucus and killing another snake. He then saw a herb that the second snake used to revive its companion. Polyeidus took this herb and applied it to Glaucus, bringing him back to life.

Another version of the myth states that Polyeidus was initially unwilling to reveal the secret of Glaucus's resurrection. As a punishment or perhaps as a condition for his knowledge, Minos exiled Polyeidus. However, he commanded Polyeidus to return Glaucus to his former state before he left. Polyeidus taught Glaucus how to understand the flight of birds, a skill that would eventually lead him to his own death. In some traditions, Polyeidus is also linked to the Argonauts, sailing with them on their quest for the Golden Fleece. His role in the myth of Glaucus highlights themes of divine intervention, the power of knowledge, and the consequences of seeking forbidden wisdom.