# Aeson — The Argonautica character guide

> Aeson in The Argonautica by Apollonius of Rhodes.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Aison, drear Aison

**First appearance:** 0000-book-i

## Who they are

Father of Jason, deposed by Pelias.

## Relationships

### [Zeus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_argonautica_se/characters/zeus)

_psychological_

Aeson is a pawn in Zeus's grand schemes, often manipulated by the king of gods for his own purposes.

### [Dionysus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_argonautica_se/characters/dionysus)

_friendship_

Aeson and Dionysus share a bond of mutual respect and occasional aid, with Dionysus offering guidance or protection.

### [Jason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_argonautica_se/characters/jason)

_family_

Aeson is Jason's father, deeply concerned for his son's safety and legacy.

### [Telamon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_argonautica_se/characters/telamon)

_friendship_

Aeson and Telamon are old comrades, with Telamon loyal to Aeson's cause and family.

### [Phineus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_argonautica_se/characters/phineus)

_friendship_

Aeson and Phineus share a bond of mutual suffering and prophetic counsel.

### [Idas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_argonautica_se/characters/idas)

_friendship_

Aeson and Idas are allies, with Idas fiercely protective of Aeson's interests.

### [Pelias](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_argonautica_se/characters/pelias)

_rivalry_

Aeson and Pelias are bitter enemies, with Pelias having usurped Aeson's throne.

### [Aiêtes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_argonautica_se/characters/aietes)

_rivalry_

Aeson and Aiêtes are adversaries, with Aiêtes opposing Aeson's son Jason's quest.

### [Argus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_argonautica_se/characters/argus)

_professional_

Aeson employs Argus as a shipbuilder and loyal craftsman for the Argo.

### [Argus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_argonautica_se/characters/argus)

_professional_

Aeson employs Argus as a shipbuilder and loyal craftsman for the Argo.

### [Telamon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_argonautica_se/characters/telamon)

_friendship_

Aeson and Telamon are old comrades, with Telamon loyal to Aeson's cause and family.

### [Aiêtes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_argonautica_se/characters/aietes)

_rivalry_

Aeson and Aiêtes are adversaries, with Aiêtes opposing Aeson's son Jason's quest.

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