Nicippe

Nicippe is a figure from Greek mythology, primarily known for her role in the story of the Argonauts. She was the daughter of King Pelias of Thessaly and his wife Philomache. Her father, Pelias, was a usurper who had taken the throne from his half-brother Aeson, the rightful king.

Pelias was famously obsessed with maintaining his power and sought to eliminate any potential threats, including his nephew Jason. When Jason returned to Iolcus seeking his birthright, Pelias, in an attempt to get rid of him, tasked Jason with the seemingly impossible feat of retrieving the Golden Fleece from Colchis.

Nicippe, as Jason's cousin and a member of the royal family, would have been aware of these events. However, her direct involvement in the quest for the Golden Fleece is not a prominent part of the mythological narrative. Her significance is largely tied to her parentage and her position within the Pelian dynasty.

After Jason's successful return with the Golden Fleece, the story often involves the daughters of Pelias, including Nicippe, being tricked by Medea into dismembering and boiling their father in an attempt to restore his youth. This tragic event marked the end of Pelias's reign and further cemented Medea's infamous role in the legend. Nicippe's specific fate after this is not always detailed, but she is generally understood to have been part of the royal household that suffered greatly due to Pelias's actions and Medea's vengeance.