Jason and the Argonauts 1 - The Golden Fleece

Myth Madness

(46) The next few episodes will cover the myths surrounding not just one hero but a whole crew of them. This group – called the Argonauts – are lead by a man named Jason. They all go on a quest to retrieve a fabulous treasure called the Golden Fleece. This is a very special adventure. It is one of a few events in Greek myth where a large group of heroes from the same generation come together for a specific reason. This episode details what the Golden Fleece is, why Jason needed to retrieve it, and who were the heroes who joined him on the adventure.