Question

the clashing rocks
in thanks, phineus informed the argonauts of a danger just ahead on the route to the golden fleece - two rocks called the symplegades, which crashed together upon any ship passing between them. the king even suggested a mechanism by which one might avoid the effects of these clashing rocks. if a bird could be induced to pass between the crags first, causing them to clash together, the argo could follow quickly behind, passing through safely before they were ready to snap shut again. by means of this device, jason caused the rocks to spring together prematurely, nipping only the tail feathers of the bird. the argo was able to pass between them relatively unscathed. only her very stern was splintered.

1. how does king phineas thank the argonauts? be specific.

the flying ram

Explanation:

King Phineas informed the Argonauts of the Clashing Rocks danger and suggested a mechanism. A bird was induced to pass first, and the Argo followed quickly after the rocks clashed and opened again. The Argo passed safely with only the tail - feathers nipped and the stern splintered. So King Phineas thanked the Argonauts for successfully navigating the Clashing Rocks using his advice.

Answer:

The Argonauts successfully passed between the Clashing Rocks using the method King Phineas suggested, with minimal damage to the Argo.