# Argus — Metamorphoses character guide

> Argus in Metamorphoses by Ovid.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0008-transformation-of-io-into-a-heifer-and-the-eyes-of-argus-into-a-peacock-s-train

## Who they are

Hundred-eyed giant slain by Mercury.

## In the story

### [Transformation of Io Into a Heifer, and the Eyes of Argus Into a Peacock’s Train](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metamorphoses_se/chapters/transformation-of-io-into-a-heifer-and-the-eyes-of-argus-into-a-peacock-s-train)

The hundred-eyed guardian set by Juno to watch Io; killed by Mercury while asleep.

### [Story of Calisto](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metamorphoses_se/chapters/story-of-calisto)

His eyes are mentioned as adorning the peacock's tail, a detail from Juno's revenge.

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