Pelias
Publié le 22/02/2012
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Greek Son of Tyro, a half brother of Aeson,
from whom Pelias stole the throne of Iolcus, in Thessaly.
When his nephew, Jason, son of Aeson, reached
manhood and demanded his share of the kingdom,
Pelias sent him on what was thought to be a hopeless
quest—to find and bring back the Golden Fleece.
Jason returned, triumphant, bringing with him Medea,
the sorceress-queen. Meanwhile, Pelias had put Aeson
to death. To avenge his father, Jason urged Medea to
use her magic powers. Medea persuaded the daughters
of the aging Pelias to slay their father and cook him in
a stew, promising that he would arise, rejuvenated. Of
course, Pelias did not survive. Acastus succeeded his
father as king.