CYZICUS (king of the Doliones)
Figure of myth · Greek mythical character, King of the Doliones
- Parents
- Eusorus, Apollo, Aeneus, Aenete
- Consorts
- Clite
- In the sources
- 25 ancient passages
Cyzicus, son of Aeneus and Aenete, ruled the Doliones from the isthmus and plain around his city.1,2,3,4 Soft down was just beginning to bloom on his chin, marking him as a young man who had not yet had the chance to rejoice in having children.5 He had recently brought his wife, Cleite, from her father's home using priceless gifts.5,3
Hearing a report that he should greet a band of heroes gently, he welcomed the Argonauts with kindness and hospitality.5,1 He persuaded them to moor their ship at the city harbour and provided sweet wine and sheep from his own bounty.1,5 Cyzicus left his bridal bed to prepare a banquet for the strangers, though he was unable to tell them more about the gulf of the Propontis.5
During a night battle on the island of the Doliones, Jason killed Cyzicus with a spear wound to the chest.3,1 After realizing their mistake, the Argonauts gave him an expensive burial.1 He was buried in a mound that remains visible to later men.3
The codex facts behind this entry
Cyzicus was the king of the Doliones. Apollodorus 1.9.18 +3
In the myths
He welcomed the Argonauts with kindness and hospitality, persuaded them to moor their ship at the city harbour, and asked them about the end of their voyage and Pelias' injunctions. Apollodorus 1.9.18 +1
Fate
He was killed by the Argonauts during a night battle from a spear wound to the chest. Apollodorus 1.9.18 +1
