Jason And The Argonauts

The voyage of Jason and the Argonauts and their hunt for the Golden Fleece is one of the most enduringly popular of all of the Ancient Greek heroic myths. Accepting the quest in order to regain his kingdom, Jason assembled a legendary crew including many of Greece`s greatest heroes such as Hercules, Orpheus, Atalanta, Telamon, and the twins Castor and Pollux. Dr. Neil Smith retells this classic myth, examining its origins, its history, and its continued popularity.