Amythaon

Ancient Greek mythological figure From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In Greek mythology, Amythaon (/ˌæməˈθɒn/; Ancient Greek: Ἀμυθάων, gen.: Ἀμυθάονος) was prince of Iolcus as the son of King Cretheus and Tyro, daughter of King Salmoneus of Elis. He was the brother of Aeson and Pheres.[1] Amythaon dwelt at Pylos in Messenia, and by Idomene (daughter of Pheres),[2] his niece, or by Aglaia became the father of Bias, Melampus, Aeolia[3] and Perimele.[4] His wife Idomene is sometimes said to be daughter of Abas, king of Argos.

Mythology

According to Pindar, he and several other members of his family went to Iolcus to intercede with Pelias on behalf of Jason.[5] Pausanias mentioned him among those to whom the restoration of the Olympic Games was ascribed.[6] A part of Elis was thought to have been named Amythaonia after him.[7]

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