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Amythaon

Ancient Greek mythological figure From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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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, his niece, or by Aglaia became the father of Bias, Melampus, Aeolia[2] and Perimele.[3] His wife Idomene is sometimes said to be daughter of Abas, king of Argos.

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Mythology

According to Pindar, he and several other members of his family went to Iolcus to intercede with Pelias on behalf of Jason.[4] Pausanias mentioned him among those to whom the restoration of the Olympic Games was ascribed.[5] A part of Elis was thought to have been named Amythaonia after him.[6]

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