COLCHIANS
(Aeans or Aians)

The land of Aea (Aia), later identified with Colchis on the Black Sea, was the kingdom of the sun-god Helios, where he rested his rays after the journey of day. Here the Golden Fleece was stored, and here Jason met several important characters. In addition, among the Colchians counts Circe, the sister of Aeetes and aunt to Medea.


AEETES
King of Colchis.

MEDEA
Daughter of the king.

ABSYRTUS
Son of the king.

CIRCE
Aeetes' sister and famed sorceress.