Apsyrtus

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[ap-sur-tuhs] / æpˈsɜr təs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a son of Aeëtes, killed by his sister Medea, who, while fleeing with Jason, threw pieces of her brother's body into the sea so that her father, in pursuing her, might be delayed while picking them up.

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Example Sentences

Others say that Apsyrtus set sail on Argo with Medea, although why he did so is not explained, and that it was the King who pursued them.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

By now what had happened was known to the King, and he sent his son in pursuit—Medea’s brother, Apsyrtus.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

So they two agreed and prepared a great web of guile for Apsyrtus, and provided many gifts such as are due to guests, and among them gave a sacred robe of Hypsipyle, of crimson hue.

From The Argonautica by Seaton, R. C. (Robert Cooper)

Theseus and Peleus appealed to the judgment of the kings who supported Apsyrtus.

From The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles by Colum, Padraic

Seeing Chalciope’s sons there they, too, uttered loud cries, and made such commotion that Apsyrtus and then King Æetes came out of the palace.

From The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles by Colum, Padraic