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Amythaon

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[am-uh-they-on] / ˌæm əˈθeɪ ɒn /

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.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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.

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)

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

From Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica by Evelyn-White, Hugh G. (Hugh Gerard)

The rest of her children were by Cretheus, namely, Aeson, Pheres, and Amythaon, who was a mighty warrior and charioteer.

From The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original by Butler, Samuel

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

From The Odyssey of Homer by Cowper, William