Amythaon

[am-uh-they-on]

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. the son of Cretheus and Tyro who supported Jason's claim to the throne of Iolcus.

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As for the sons borne by that queen of women to Kretheus, their names were Aison, Pheres, and Amythaon, expert charioteer.

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So the word was spoken, and Dia the fair became the wife of the son of Amythaon, and the undying horses bare her away in his gleaming chariot.

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To Cretheus wedded next, the lovely nymph Yet other sons, Æson and Pheres bore, And Amythaon of equestrian fame.

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Afterwards they were cured by Melampus, the son of Amythaon.

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Moreover now nor change of fodder serves, And subtlest cures but injure; then were foiled The masters, Chiron sprung from Phillyron, And Amythaon's son Melampus.

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