JASON (leader of the Argonauts)
Hero · Greek mythological hero, son of Aeson
- Known as
- Shepherd of the people
- Parents
- Aeson, Polymede, Amphinome, Alcimede
- Siblings
- Promachus
- Consorts
- Medea, Hypsipyle, Glauce
- Children
- Deipylus, Medus, Pheres, Thessalus, Euneus, Tisander, Alcimenes, Eriopis, Mermerus
- Allies
- Hera
- Haunts and cult places
- Pagasae, Phasis
- In the sources
- 161 ancient passages
In Godsunder
At the height of their saga. Heroes begin the campaign weaker and grow with every deed.
- Might18
- Grace12
- Vigour12
- Wits14
- Spirit18
- Swift Blade Cut. Jason drew his sword from its sheath to fight the earthborn men. Argonautica 3 ¶99
- Guiding Spear Thrust. Jason pricked the bulls with his spear to guide them like a ploughman. Argonautica 3 ¶97
- Bull Pinning Grapple. He threw the other bull onto its knees with a single blow. Argonautica 3 ¶97
- Immune to fire. The drug allowed Jason to be immune to fire and iron for one day. Apollodorus 1.9.23
Jason is the son of Aeson and grandson of Cretheus. Apollodorus 1.8.2 +16
Appearance
Jason possessed superior physical strength, a noble countenance, and a graceful person that made him appear radiant and shine more than anyone else present for his beauty and grace. Argonautica 3 ¶40 +3
In the myths
Jason married the daughter of Creon, the lord of Corinth, disregarding his marriage vows to Medea. Diodorus 4.54 +5 Jason led a company of fifty-four men, including the most renowned chieftains, on a voyage to Colchis to obtain the golden fleece. Diodorus 4.40 +2 Jason traveled to the city of Aeetes to request the fleece as ordered by Pelias. Apollodorus 1.9.23 +2 Jason crossed the Anaurus river on foot during the winter season and lost one sandal. Apollodorus 1.9.16 +1 Jason and his companions searched for the golden fleece and he surrendered it upon his return. Apollodorus 1.9.27 +1 Jason gave the ancestral kingdom to Acastus, the son of Pelias, and was expelled from Iolcus by him. Apollodorus 1.9.27 +1 Chiron raised Jason in the wooded area of Pelion, inside his stone cavern. Pindar, Nemean 3 ¶10 +1 Jason traveled to Pytho to seek an oracle regarding his planned journey and promised to bring countless offerings to Pytho, Amyclae, and Ortygia. Argonautica 1 ¶34 +1 Jason led the Hellenes on the ship Argo to sail for the fleece. Apollodorus 1.9.16 +1 Jason spoke gently to the king using wise words to resolve their dispute. Argonautica 3 ¶35 +1
