Aeëtes

American

[ee-ee-teez] / iˈi tiz /

noun

Classical Mythology.

a king of Colchis, father of Medea and custodian of the Golden Fleece.

Aeëtes British

/ iːˈiːtiːz /

noun

Greek myth a king of Colchis, father of Medea and keeper of the Golden Fleece

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Still, Jason and company eventually reach Colchis, ruled by King Aeëtes.

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