... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > the Greek heroic legends (I) > the story of the Argonauts: the quest for the Golden Fleece > return journey of the Argonauts from Colchis > the murder of Apsyrtus > Apsyrtus is murdered by Medea, who throws his limbs overboard > Aeetes, in pursuit of the Argo, is obliged to stop to gather up Apsyrtus' limbs