Who Is Pelias? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Pelias is a In the Public Domain comic book character, with over 13 comic issue appearances. Pelias was a usurper King of Iolcus

Who is Pelias?

Pelias was a son of Tyro by either her husband Cretheus, King of Iolcus or her lover Poseidon. Pelias was reportedly a twin brother of Neleus, King of Pylos. In their youth, Pelias and Neleus are credited with rescuing their mother from cruel captivity in the hands of Sidiro, a woman who hated her. When Cretheus died, Aeson his eldest son rose to the throne. Pelias was power-hungry. He proceeded to depose and imprison Aeson. He claimed the throne for himself and exiled his siblings. Years later, Jason, son of Aeson claimed the throne as his birthright.

Key facts

Pelias is of human origin and first appeared in "Hercules". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 13 recorded issue appearances, Pelias ranks among the most featured characters in comics.