argonauts (greek mythology)

An animated program presenting the story of Jason's quest to retrieve a golden ram's magical fleece in order to claim his birthright, and discusses themes from the story that shed light on ancient Greek life and mythology.

Jason, son of the King of Thessaly, sails on the Argo to the land of Colchis to capture the Golden Fleece.

"The story of Jason and the Argonauts' search for the Golden Fleece is one of the earliest recorded Greek myths, and Jason is one of the ancient world's mightiest heroes. With the famed Argonauts, Jason battled monsters, encountered sorceresses, and was aided and hindered in turn by the gods of Olympus on his epic quest. Award-winning author-illustrator Robert Byrd traces each step of our hero's journey to find the Golden Fleece and reclaim his throne. This...illustrated account of the legend brings Jason's life and times to a new generation of readers"--Dust jacket.

Retells the tale of the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, a crew of legendary heroes who face harpies, sirens, and a dragon.

"Among the many colorful and absorbing stories from the fabulous mythology of ancient Greece, few are as fascinating, exciting, and downright entertaining as the tale of the hero Jason and his quest to find the Golden Fleece. That skin of a magic sheep was thought to bring good luck, riches, and prosperity to whoever possessed it. This fleece supposedly existed in a faraway land said to be filled with terrifying monsters and other dangers. Yet the young and fearless Jason did not flinch when a power-hungry king challenged him to search out and bring back the magical object. After building a fast and sturdy ship named the Argo, Jason gathered a crew of other heroes. One of them was the mighty Heracles, whom the Romans called Hercules. Jason and his Argonauts set off on what would prove to be one of humankind's most fateful voyages"--.

"The story of Jason and the Argonauts told in graphic novel format"--.

Retelling of the exploits of the ancient mythological hero, Jason, and his crew of Argonauts.

In graphic novel format, relates the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece.

Jason is searching for the Golden Fleece that is guarded by a serpent dragon. He gathers Hercules and the sons of the North Wind to set sail on a gigantic ship, the Argo.

Describes the cycle of myths about the Argonauts and the quest for the Golden Fleece, as well as the tales of the Creation of Heaven and Earth, the labors of Hercules, and the battle between Theseus and the Minotaur.