Who is King Aeetes from The Argonautika: The Story of Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece and what is their importance? Argonautika English & Literature King Aeetes | The Argonautika: The Story of Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece
King Aeetes is the cruel ruler of Colchis who is the keeper of the Golden Fleece. After Jason and Aeetes' daughter flee the land with the Golden Fleece, an enraged Aeetes pursues them with an armada of Colchian vessels.