Greek mythology
Aeson
The rightful king of Iolcus and father of Jason
- Mythology
- Greek mythology
- Children
- Jason
- Siblings
- Pelias
- Group
- Mortal · Ruler
- Appears in
- Jason and Medea
Listen to “Jason and Medea” in the app
Aeson is the true heir to the throne of Iolcus, deposed by his half-brother Pelias. To save his infant son Jason, he smuggles the child away to be raised by the centaur Chiron. In some tellings the sorceress Medea restores the aged Aeson to youth by draining and refilling his veins with a magic brew.
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Jason and Medea
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Aeson?
- Aeson is the true heir to the throne of Iolcus, deposed by his half-brother Pelias. To save his infant son Jason, he smuggles the child away to be raised by the centaur Chiron.
- Which mythology does Aeson belong to?
- Aeson belongs to Greek mythology.
- Which stories does Aeson appear in?
- Aeson appears in Jason and Medea, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.
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