Pirithous
Son of Ixion and Dia, the daughter of Deioneus. He was king of the Lapithae, and wished to become acquainted with Theseus, king of Athens, of whose fame and exploits he had heard. They became cordial friends. Pirithous married Hippodamia, and invited the Centaurs to attend his nuptials, where, having become intoxicated, they behaved with great rudeness, on which they were attacked and overcome by Theseus, Pirithous, Hercules, and the rest of the Lapithae. Many of the Centaurs were slain, and the rest saved their lives by flight.