Classics 102 - Jason and the Argonauts

How is Jason and the Argonauts not really a story?

How does the story start?

Athamas married again. What was his new wife like? What did she do?

What happened when Athamas tried to sacrifice his children?

What happened on the trip?

Where did Phrixus end up? What happened when he arrived?

what becomes of the golden fleece?

Who is Athamas' brother? Why is he important?

Who was Aeson's son? What happened to him when his father was exiled?

How is Chiron different then other centaurs?

What else was Pelias told to be aware of?

Who did Jason help when he was a houng man. How did this help him?

What happened when Jason went to face Pelias?

What is special about the ship Jason and the Argonauts build to get them to the fleece?

What happens on the journey with monsters?

What happens when they reach the river?

How does Medea help Jason? What does she make Jason do in return?

What is Jason's first impossible task?

What must Jason do next?

What is the last task Jason must fill?

What does Jason do after he gets the fleece?

What happens when he brings the fleece to Pelias?

What does Medea do to get rid of Pelias?

Does Jason become king? What happens

Jason wants to ensure his children's future. How does he try to do this?

How does Medea react when Jason tells her this plan?

what is most surprising about Medea remaining unharmed?