In Greek mythology, Amythaon (; Ancient Greek: Ἀμυθάων, gen.: Ἀμυθάονος, lit. 'ineffable' or 'unspeakably great') is the son of Cretheus, the king of Iolcus.
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Genealogy
Amythaon is the son of King Cretheus of Iolcus and Tyro, the daughter of King Salmoneus of Elis. He was the brother of Aeson and Pheres. Amythaon dwelt at Pylos in Messenia.
His wife is either Eidomene or Aglaia, and his children are Bias, Melampus, Aeolia and Perimele. According to Dieuchidas, by Dorippe, he was the father of Melampus.
Mythology
According to Pindar, he and several other members of his family went to Iolcus to intercede with Pelias on behalf of Jason. Pausanias mentioned him among those to whom the restoration of the Olympic Games was ascribed. A part of Elis was thought to have been named Amythaonia after him.