person
Aeetes
King of Colchis, son of the Sun, father of Medea and keeper of the Golden Fleece.
Reading notes
- Medea §179 Colchian Aeetes
Aeetes, king of Colchis and Medea's father, keeper of the Golden Fleece; 'the noxious brood of Aeetes' is Medea.
- Medea §458 Aeetes' flaming herd
The fire-breathing bulls belonging to Medea's father Aeetes.