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Odysseus
In Greek and Roman mythology, Odysseus (; , ), also known by the Latin variant Ulysses (, ; ), is a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. Odysseus also plays a key role in Homer's Iliad and other works in that same epic cycle.
Sisyphus
thumb|alt=Sisyphus depicted on a black-figure amphora vase |Persephone supervising Sisyphus in the Underworld, Attic [[black-figure amphora, BC, Staatliche Antikensammlungen]] thumb|Sisyphus and Amphiaraus, copy of a mural in the [[François Tomb, Vulci, made in 4th century BC]]
Pelias
thumb|Pelias sends forth Jason, in an 1879 illustration from Stories from the Greek Tragedians by Alfred Church.
Aeson
In Greek mythology, Aeson (; Ancient Greek: Αἴσων Aísōn) was a king of Iolcus in Thessaly. He was the father of the hero Jason. According to one version of the story, he was imprisoned by his half-brother Pelias, and when Pelias intended to kill him he committed suicide. In another story, he was killed by Jason's wife Medea, who brought him back to life as a young man.
Athamas
thumb|right|206x206px| The Fury of Athamas by John Flaxman (1755-1826).
Neleus
Neleus (; ) was a mythological king of Pylos. In some accounts, he was also counted as an Argonaut instead of his son, Nestor.
Tyro
In Greek mythology, Tyro () was an Elean princess who later became Queen of Iolcus.
Salmoneus
In Greek mythology, Salmoneus (; ) was 'the wicked' eponymous king and founder of Salmone in Pisatis.
Perieres
king of Messenia
Canace
thumb|upright=.8|Canace in a Roman wall painting from Tor Marancia, Rome, 3rd century CE (Vatican Library) In Greek mythology, Canace (; ) was the daughter of Aeolus, the king of Thessaly, and Enarete, daughter of Deimachus. She is known for the story, told by Euripides and Ovid, of her incestuous relationship with her brother Macareus and her subsequent suicide.
Pheres
son of Cretheus in Greek mythology
Amythaon
In Greek mythology, Amythaon (; ) was prince of Iolcus as the son of King Cretheus and Tyro, daughter of King Salmoneus of Elis. He was the brother of Aeson and Pheres. Amythaon dwelt at Pylos in Messenia, and by Idomene (daughter of Pheres), his niece, or by Aglaia became the father of Bias, Melampus, Aeolia and Perimele. His wife Idomene is sometimes said to be daughter of Abas, king of Argos.
Magnes son of Aeolus
mythical king of Magnesia
Macar
In Greek mythology, Macar (; ) or Macareus (; ) or Macareas (), is the name of several individuals:
Misenus
thumb|The Funeral of Misenus () by Francis Cleyn In Greek and Roman mythology, Misenus (Μισηνός) was a name attributed to two individuals.
Macareus
Greek mythical character, son of Aeolus
Pisidice
In Greek mythology, Pisidice (, , Peisidíkē, "to convince or persuade") or Peisidice was one of the following individuals:
Amphissa
Greek mythical character, daughter of Macareus, lover of Apollo
Diores
In Greek mythology, Diores () referred to four different people.
Ceyx and Alcyone
ancient Greek mythological figure
Deioneus
In Greek mythology, Deioneus (; ) or Deion (; ) is a name attributed to the following individuals:
Perimede
set of mythological Greek characters
Triopas
In Greek mythology, Triopas () or Triops (; ) was the name of several characters whose relations are unclear.