Apsyrtus

[ ap-sur-tuhs ]

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.

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

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 Literature

Apsyrtus sent for the chiefs; he had men enough to overwhelm them, but he shrank from a fight with the heroes, and he thought that he might gain all he wanted from them without a struggle.

From Project Gutenberg

Apsyrtus would have them give up the Golden Fleece; he would have them give up Medea and the sons of Phrixus also.

From Project Gutenberg

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

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