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Aeëtes

American  
[ee-ee-teez] / iˈi tiz /

noun

Classical Mythology.

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

Aeëtes British  
/ iːˈiːtiːz /

noun

  1. 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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