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

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

From Project Gutenberg

And Jason looked upon Apsyrtus too; the son of Æetes looked like a Phænician merchant, black of beard and with rings in his ears, with a hooked nose and a gleam of copper in his face.

From Project Gutenberg

Medea spoke to her, telling her first of the voyage of the heroes and of their toils; telling her then of how she had given help to Jason against the will of Æetes, her father; telling her then, fearfully, of the slaying of Apsyrtus.

From Project Gutenberg