| Aeson | |
|---|---|
| King of Iolcus | |
 Medea rejuvenates Aeson by Nicolas-André Monsiau | |
| Reign | circa 15th century BC |
| Successor | Pelias |
| Born | unknown |
| Spouse | Polymele or Polymede |
| Issue | Jason and Promachus |
| Father | Cretheus |
| Mother | Tyro |
In Greek mythology, Aeson (/ˈiːsɒn/;[1] 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.
- ^ Smith, Benjamin E. (1895). Century Cyclopedia of Names. Vol. i. New York: Century. p. 17.