Who Is Ixion? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ixion is a In the Public Domain comic book character, with over 26 comic issue appearances. He is a human granted both immortality and eternal pain by Zeus.

Who is Ixion?

Ixion was originally a mortal king of the Lapiths, a tribe of Thessaly. He was reportedly father to Pirithus, the most famous companion of Theseus. Ixion reportedly angered his people through an unholy murder. He first quarreled with his father-in-law Eioneus. He then invited the old man his place in a supposed effort of reconciliation. Once Eioneus arrived, Ixion ambushed and killed him. Thus breaking both the sacred oath of kingship and that of hospitality. His people rose against him and drove him away.

Key facts

Ixion is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Epoxy". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 26 recorded issue appearances, Ixion ranks among the most featured characters in comics.