CLAS 430 Lecture : APOLLONIUS OUTLINE.docx
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Classics 210: greek & roman classics in english. Apollonius of rhodes: jason and the golden fleece. Pelias (king of iolcus) learns that his destruction will be from the man with only one sandal. To get the throne back, jason must complete a task. He must go to the end of the world as the greeks knew and fetch the golden fleece that once belonged to them. List of people to help in the journey. Election for leader: jason nominated by heracles: definition of the hero: transition from leader being strongest or most intelligent person who manages affairs. Stop at another former king who has the gift of prophecy. Zeus punished him for knowing too much (gave him old age, vision problems) In return for chasing the monsters away, he discloses safest route. Entrance into the black sea and journey to colchis. Along with athena & aphrodite, send eros to make medea (a sorceress) fall in love with jason.
