iadne

Iadne is a lesser-known figure in Greek mythology, primarily referenced in the works of ancient poets and scholars. She is often associated with the myth of the Argonauts, a legendary group of heroes who sailed on the ship *Argo* in search of the Golden Fleece. According to some accounts, Iadne was the daughter of King Athamas of Boeotia and his first wife, Ino, though other versions of the myth identify her as the daughter of Athamas and his second wife, Nephele. She was the sister of Learchus, who was tragically killed by his stepmother, Ino, in a fit of jealousy.

Iadne’s name appears in the *Argonautica* of Apollonius of Rhodes, where she is mentioned as one of the figures involved in the broader mythos of Jason and the Argonauts. Some traditions suggest she was married to Phrixus, the brother of Helle, who famously perished during their escape from Ino’s wrath. The pair were said to have had a son named Neleus, who later became the king of Pylos in ancient Greece.

Little is documented about Iadne’s individual actions or significance beyond her familial connections. Her mythological role is often overshadowed by the more prominent figures of her family, such as her father Athamas and her brother Phrixus. Like many figures in Greek mythology, her story may have been influenced by regional variations and oral traditions, leading to inconsistencies in later written accounts. Iadne’s legacy persists primarily through her place in the broader narrative of the Argonauts and the tragic events surrounding her family.