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Greek Mythology: The Story Of Jason And The Argonauts

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The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the most fascinating stories of ancient Greek mythology. Jason was the son of Aeson, descendant of god Aeolus, and rightful heir of the throne of Iolcus. His wife is the sorceress Medea, daughter of King Aeetes of Colchis. Pelias, son of Poseidon, took the throne of Iolcus, bypassing his brother Aeson and locking him in the dungeons of Iolcus. Because of his wrongful actions, he received a warning from an Oracle that a descendant of Aeson would seek revenge. Aeson, while still in the dungeon, got married and had children, Jason was one of them. Pelias believed that Jason was the one the Oracle spoke about who would seek revenge against him, so he commanded Jason to undertake an impossible mission

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