Metamorphoses Into Birds in Greek Mythology Codexery

Agrius and Oreius

Twin sons turned into vulture and eagle owl.

Agrius and Oreius were twin sons of Polyphonte and a bear, great-grandsons of Ares. They were turned into birds by Hermes and Ares after failing to honor the gods and eating strangers. Agrius became a vulture, Oreius an eagle owl.

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Parents
Polyphonte and a bear
Great-grandfather
Ares
Transformed by
Hermes and Ares
Agrius became
a vulture
Oreius became
an eagle owl

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