Jason and the Golden Fleece (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: n/a
- First Published: 850
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Folklore
- Time of Work: Remote antiquity
- Setting: Greece
- Genres: Long fiction, Mythological literature, Adventure, Folklore
- Subjects: Magic or magicians, Mythical animals, Mythology or myths, Kings, queens, or royalty, Gods or goddesses, Ships, Sailing or sailors, Heroes or heroism, Greek or Roman times, Greece or Greek people, Quest, Princes or princesses
- Locales: Greece, ancient, Mediterranean, Aegean Sea, Black Sea, Lemnos, ancient
Characters Discussed
Jason, a Greek prince whose father has been driven from his throne. Jason is commanded to regain the throne, but to do so he must bring back the Golden Fleece for the usurper, his uncle Pelias. Jason bravely sets out and brings back the Golden Fleece. Although Pelias refuses to keep his promise, he dies that same night, leaving the throne to Jason.
Pelias (PEE-lee-uhs), Jason’s cruel uncle, who usurps his brother’s throne and plots to kill Jason. When Jason brings back the Golden Fleece to Iolcus, Pelias does not want to fulfill his bargain and...
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