This monster had hundred eyes all over his body ("Argus in Greek Mythology"). He was a guard 
in the greek mythologies. One of the tales claim that he went to kill a bull that was destroying Arcadia ("Argus in Greek Mythology"). There is not much tales about him regarding terroizing humans or causing much trouble. However, the significant and symbol story of this monster is the story of Io:
in the greek mythologies. One of the tales claim that he went to kill a bull that was destroying Arcadia ("Argus in Greek Mythology"). There is not much tales about him regarding terroizing humans or causing much trouble. However, the significant and symbol story of this monster is the story of Io:One day, Zeus was having an affair with a woman named Io. Hera, however, found out about this enraging act and got burned up. Zeus knowing that Hera discovered it, turn Io into a heifer for her safety("Argus in Greek Mythology"). Hera, who was quite jealous and full of bitterness towards Io, handed her over to Argus to keep guard ("Argus in Greek Mythology"). Zeus, who was not at all pleased and felt pity for his mistress, ordered his cunning servant Hermes to go and kill Argus ("Argus in Greek Mythology"). Hermes was dressed as a shepard and went to do his duty ("Argus in Greek Mythology"). There are different versions of the death of Argus by Hermes. But the most well-known story is that Hermes put the monster Argus to sleep with charms then quickly killed him ("Argus in Greek Mythology"). In the end, Hera lost the perfect, ideal guard. So to tay tribute and to commemorate her guard, she put all of Argus's eyes on the tail of a peacock, her favorite bird ("Argus in Greek Mythology"). Thus, Argus earned immortality ("Argus in Greek Mythology").
"Argus in Greek Mythology." Mythography. 2008. Loggia.com. 11 Mar 2008 http://www.loggia.com/myth/argus.html.
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