Argonautika | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Hellasappears in Book One Preparation and Departure - This location is the homeland of Jason and the Argonauts.

The Argoappears in All four books - This object is given by King Pelias to help Jason in his quest.

The Golden Fleeceappears in Book Four Homeward Bound - This is the object that King Pelias wants Jason to find.

Magnesian Pagasaeappears in Book One Preparation and Departure - This is where the great ship begins its journey.

Island of Lemnosappears in Book One Preparation and Departure - This location is inhabited by women only.