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Encyclopedia > Deioneus

In Greek mythology, Deioneus is either of two different people.

  1. Son of Aeolus, King of Phocis
  2. To-be father-in-law of Ixion, Deioneus was pushed into a bed of flaming coals so that Ixion wouldn't have to pay the bride-price.

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Ixion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (348 words)
He married Dia, a daughter of Deioneus and promised his father-in-law a valuable present.
When Deioneus arrived, Ixion pushed him into a bed of burning coals and wood.
The neighboring princes were so offended by this act of treachery (and violation of Xenia) that they refused to perform the rituals that would cleanse Ixion of his guilt.
DEIONEUS - Ancient Mythology (54 words)
Ixion had promised Deioneus, as was the custom, many presents which he later refused to provide.
Deioneus, in his attempts to get what was his, perished in a great pit of fire, prepared for him by the murderous Ixion.
This was believed to have been the first murder of a relation in the world.
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