Argus

Argus Panoptes was an extraordinary figure in Greek mythology, a giant whose most remarkable feature was his hundred eyes. While some myths Legendary Placed all these eyes on his head, others described them scattered across his entire body. His epithet "Panoptes," meaning "all-seeing," came from his unique ability to remain perpetually vigilant – as some eyes slept, others stayed watchful.

This formidable guardian proved his might through several legendary feats. He vanquished Echidna, a fearsome hybrid creature with a woman's upper body and a serpent's tail, who was notorious for crushing her victims in her coils. Argus also protected the pastoral land of Arcadia by slaying a destructive bull, and dealt justice to a thieving satyr who had been rustling cattle.

His most famous role came when Hera, queen of the gods, appointed him to guard Io, a priestess whom Zeus had transformed into a cow. However, Zeus was determined to free his beloved Io and sent his clever son Hermes on this mission. Through his cunning, Hermes managed what seemed impossible – he lulled all hundred of Argus's eyes to sleep simultaneously through an enchanting combination of storytelling and music. With the giant completely unconscious, Hermes seized his chance and killed him.

In a final tribute to her faithful servant, Hera gathered Argus's eyes and Legendary Placed them on the tail of her sacred bird, creating the peacock's distinctive spotted plumage that we know today.