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Akastus (Ancient Greek: Ἄκαστος) is a character in Greek mythology. He sailed with Jason and the Argonauts, and participated in the hunt for the Kalydonian Boar.

Parents[]

Pelias King of Iolkus & Anaxibia

Ancient Text[]

"Acastus, son of Pelias and Anaxibia, daughter of Bias, from Iolchus, clad in a double mantle. He joined the Argonauts as a volunteer, a comrade of Jason of his own accord."[1]
- Hyginus, Fabulae, 14

References[]

http://www.theoi.com/

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