The Story of Jason and the Argonauts

This classic myth chronicles Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece and the restoration of his family’s throne.

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More adaptations of the myth

There are hundreds of adaptations of the myth of Jason and the Argonauts including the famous movie of 1963. Here we present the most famous.

Ovid Metamorphoses illustrated by Johannes Baur. Book 7, Plate 62.

The Metamorphoses, Book VII

Arguably, Jason’s wife, Medea is the true hero of the story. The story of Jason and the Argonauts is told from Medea’s point of view in Book VII of The Metamorphoses by the poet Ovid.

The Death of Talos the bronze automaton

The story of Jason and the Argonauts. Part 3.

Jason and the Argonauts: Part 1 > Part 2 > Part 3 The Skeleton Warriors Behind Jason, the seeds sprouted into an army of skeleton-like earthmen bristling with armor and double-pointed spears and intent on destroying anything nearby. Jason heeding Medea’s counsel hefted a boulder and threw it amidst the skeleton army. The earthmen, blaming

Painting of Jason and the argonauts landing in Colchis on the ceiling of the Chateau of Versailles.

The story of Jason and the Argonauts. Part 2.

Jason and the Argonauts: Part 1 > Part 2 > Part 3 The Clashing Rocks After a short stay, the Argonauts set sail on a favorable wind stirred up by the Goddess Athena. Soon they reached a narrow and winding strait guarded by the Symplegades, the clashing rocks. Phineus had forewarned the Argonauts that no

Ovid Metamorphoses illustrated by Johannes Baur. Book 7, Plate 63.

The story of Jason and the Argonauts

This classic myth chronicles Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece and the restoration of his family’s throne. An exciting story retold in modern English.

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.