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Jason and the Argonauts

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Myths and Legends

Last Stocked on 6/3/2024

Product Info

Title
Jason and the Argonauts
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Author
Neil Smith
Publish Year
2013
Pages
80
Dimensions
7x10x.3"
NKG Part #
2147487459
MFG. Part #
OSPMLD001
Type
Softcover
Series
MLD1

Description

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 crew of legendary heroes, including Hercules, Orpheus, Atalanta, and the twins Castor and Polydeuces. With this band of warriors and demi-gods, Jason set sail in the Argo on a journey across the known world. During their quest, the Argonauts faced numerous challenges including the Harpies, the Clashing Rocks, the Sirens, Talos, the bronze giant, the sleepless dragon that guarded the fleece, and, of course, the fickle will of the gods of Olympus. Filled with magic, monsters, sword fights, and sacrifice, this ancient adventure story is given new life by Neil Smith who also examines its historical context, its classical sources and its enduring legacy.