Argonauts
The Argonauts were a band of heroes in Greek mythology who accompanied Jason in his quest to find the Golden Fleece, an archetypal hero’s journey. Their name comes from their ship, Argo, named after its builder, Argus, and the ancient Greek word naut, which means voyager. In total, there are almost 100 Argonauts between the different variations of the myth. The articles further below talk more about Jason and the Argonauts.
If you are like me, you see yourself as a hero, or at least the starring character of your own story. Your life has a grand purpose, yet the path is strewn with obstacles. If only you could reach your goals, everything would be okay. We see this scenario play out in most stories. The hero sets forth on an impossible quest. They must overcome all odds to win the prize and save the day. The hero's prize, whether that be a million dollars or the Holy Grail, is merely a symbol with a much greater meaning.
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.
Words like adventure, hero and epic have become cliches that have lost their meaning. So unfortunately we can't say: "I'm a hero going on an epic adventure," and be meaningful. So, what exactly is an adventure? And how do we make every day an adventure?
Is it true that the only people who achieve great things are the ones who take risks and reach for the impossible. Is that what it means to be a hero?
The myth of Jason and the Argonauts and the quest for the Golden Fleece for kids with fun illustrations. Based on one of the first heroic adventures ever told.
The word "argonaut" comes from an ancient tale of the bravest heroes in Greek Mythology — Jason and the Argonauts (literally meaning sailors of the Argo).
This classic myth is one of the most ancient stories that exist. It chronicles Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece and the restoration of his family’s throne. This archetypal adventure sets the example for the plot of almost all modern stories, and it may even model what it means to be human: to live, to be challenged, to endure, and to make the world a better place.