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Amphion was the son of Hyperasius.  Amphion along with his brother Asterius were listed among the Argonauts.  He is mentioned by Apollonius of Rhodes, in Argonautica 1.176. what his role in the adventure was is in question.

Parents[]

Hyperasius

Ancient Text[]

"Asterion and Amphion, sons of Hyperasius, others say of Hippasus, from Pellene".

- Hyginus, Fabulae, 14

"Asterius and Amphion, sons of Hyperasius, came from Achaean Pellene, which once Pelles their grandsire founded on the brows of Aegialus."

- Apollonius of Rhodes, Argonautica 1.176

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