Absyrtus

In Greek mythology, Absyrtus (Ancient Greek: Ἄψυρτος) or Apsyrtus, was a Colchian prince and the younger brother of Medea. He was involved in Jason's escape with the golden fleece from Colchis The Absyrtides were named after him. Family Absyrtus was the son of Aeëtes, king of Colchis and a brother of Medea and Chalciope. His mother is variously given: Hyginus calls her Ipsia, Hesiod and the Bibliotheca call her Idyia, Apollonius calls her Asterodeia, a Caucasian Oceanid and others Hecate, the Nereid Neaera or Eurylyte. A tradition followed by Pacuvius, Justin, and Diodorus, provided Aegialeus as the name of the son of Aeëtes who was murdered by Medea. Absyrtus was also called Phaethon by the sons of the Colchians because he outshone all the youths.