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Absyrtus

gen. Absyrti · gender masculine · decl. 2nd
a son of Æetes; king of Colchis; killed by his sister Medea in her flight with Jason; he was torn
a son of Æetes, king of Colchis, killed by his sister Medea in her flight with Jason; he was torn in pieces by her, and his limbs were scattered in the way to prevent her father's pursuit, Ov. Tr. 3, 9, 6 sq.; Cic. N. D. 3, 19, 48.
Perseus ID: n263 Key: Absyrtus1