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Deioneus

In Greek mythology, Deioneus refers to 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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