The myth of Jason

Ready to sail, on board the Argo

The ship's beams came from Mount Pelion in Thessaly and included a talking beam from the oaks of the Oracle at Dodona. From this beam, the Argonauts would receive advice during their long journey. After offering a traditional sacrifice to Apollo, the argonauts set sail for Colchis.

In Colchis, the hide of a mystical flying ram hangs from the tallest oak, guarded by a dragon who never sleeps. The only way Jason can pry it from King Aeetes’ clutches and win back his promised throne is by facing three perilous tasks— without the help of the Argonauts. Unbeknownst to the king, his daughter Medea was plotting something. Iseult Gillespie shares the myth of the Golden Fleece. For more info and material to use in class go to

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-jason-medea-and-the-golden-fleece-iseult-gillespie

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/greeks/jason_01.shtml