016. Jason and Golden Fleece. Part 3

EPISODE 16, JASON AND THE GOLDEN FLEECE  PART 3.

Welcome back to the Spartan History Podcast, this time around we'll be working through part 3 of my retelling of the Golden Fleece myth.

Apollonius begins book 3 of the Argonautica by, in true epic fashion, invoking the muses and their eternal wisdom. I begin this episode by taking a look at the tradition of the muses and their significance to epic oral poetry.

Following that we pick up the narrative with Jason and his Argonauts lingering on the river Phasis, within Colchis, plotting their next move. The ultimate goal of the golden fleece is now in reach but, after having travelled so far and witnessed so many dangers the greatest threat lies ahead. Luckily for the crew of the Argo, Hera and Athena are looking out for them and contriving assistance in their own way.

We'll meet some colossal figures of Greek mythology along the way, King Aeetes of Colchis and his daughter, Medea. The latter in particular will play a pivotal role in the outcome of the quest.

Central to this section is the love between Jason and Medea. A tainted thing that nonetheless provides us with perhaps the greatest story of passion to come out of ancient Greece. It will be the manipulation of that love that leads to all the tragedy that came after.

We finish with Jason facing down the challenge handed him by King Aeetes, bulls of bronze who breath fire and earthborn giants spawned of dragon's teeth.

I hope you all enjoy and take care.

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