Argonautika | Objects, Setting & Important Places

Argonautika Objects/Places

Hellasappears in Book One: Preparation and Departure

Hellas is the homeland of Jason and the Argonauts. Jason and all the men of the Argo are dedicated to finding the Golden Fleece but want to return home to Hellas more than anything.

The Argoappears in All four books

The Argo is the great ship that King Pelias sends out to sea with Jason as commander. Jason's mission is to find the Golden Fleece.

The Golden Fleeceappears in Book Four: Homeward Bound

King Pelias sends Jason and the Argonauts out to sea in search of the Golden Fleece.

Magnesian Pagasaeappears in Book One: Preparation and Departure

The great ship, Argo, begins its journey in the Magnesian Pagasae. It is anchored there waiting as the crew comes aboard.

Island of Lemnosappears in Book One: Preparation and Departure

The island of Lemnos is an island of women who slaughtered all the men the year before. The Argo lands there and the love-starved women almost make the crew forget what their mission is.

Mysiaappears in Book One: Preparation and Departure

Mysia is the land where the Argo anchors for an evening break. When they take off the next day, they...
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