What is blastus?

There are multiple figures in history and mythology named Blastus. Here are some brief descriptions of them:

  1. In the Bible, Blastus was the chamberlain (high-ranking official) of King Herod Agrippa I. He played a role in the story of the martyrdom of Saint James the Great, as recounted in the Acts of the Apostles.

  2. In Greek mythology, Blastus was a Titan who was sometimes said to be the son of Uranus and Gaea. He was sometimes associated with the winds and was said to have had many offspring.

  3. In the writings of the ancient historian Josephus, there is a mention of a man named Blastus who was a friend and advisor of King Agrippa II (the son of the Herod mentioned above). Blastus reportedly advised Agrippa to appeal to the Roman emperor for protection against Jewish rebels.

It's possible that there are other historical or mythological figures named Blastus as well, but these are the most commonly known.