Cast

Though these characters are not Argonauts, they are important to the story of Jason and the Argonauts. Here are a few of their stories.

The Argo, the Argonauts ship, named after her builder, Argus.

The Argo

The Argo was the magical ship that carried Jason and the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece.

Scenes from the Argonauts at Colchis

King Aeëtes

King Aeëtes was a king of Colchis in Greek mythology and owner of the Golden Fleece. He promised the fleece to Jason if he could perform certain tasks.

Pelias sending forth Jason

King Pelias

Pelias was the king of Iolcus. But he had stolen the crown from his half-brother, the father of Jason’s. Pelias sent Jason on the quest for the Golden Fleece to try and get rid of him.

An oil painting of Medea and her dead children fleeing in a chariot.

Medea

The tragic love story of Medea and Jason is one of the most famous Greek myths, and it has been told and retold in many different versions throughout the centuries.

Falling Uphill Anniversary Edition: Scott's (the founder of this website) quest for happiness around the world on a bicycle. By Scott Stoll.

Falling Uphill. The true story about Scott's (the founder of this website) quest for happiness around the world on a bicycle.

Photos, videos and stories about the journey.