The full story of Siproites has been lost; the above passage is all that remains, as Antoninus Liberalis alone preserves the tale in a brief mention. This sex-change tale shares similarities with the myth of Athena blinding Tiresias for seeing her naked. This reversal story brings Siproites into line with several other male hunters and soldiers who were emasculated, both literally and metaphorically, such as Attis and Orion.
