King Aeëtes

King Aeëtes is a figure from Greek mythology, known as the ruler of Colchis, a distant region on the Black Sea. He is most famous for owning the golden fleece, a symbol of power and wealth. Aeëtes was a formidable and sometimes fearsome king, often depicted as a powerful sorcerer or magician. His daughter, Medea, played a key role in stories involving Jason and the Argonauts, who sought the golden fleece. Overall, Aeëtes embodies themes of authority, magic, and the challenge of guarding valuable, mystical treasures.