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Jason

Also known as Iason

thumb|upright=1.25|Jason, between the jaws of the dragon which guards the Golden Fleece, is saved by [[Athena. The fleece hangs from a tree behind them. Attic kylix, 480–470 BC, attributed to Douris.]]

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Jason is a hero from ancient Greek mythology who is famous for leading the Argonauts on a quest to find the Golden Fleece, a legendary golden ram's wool. The story remains significant as one of the most celebrated adventure tales from classical antiquity, depicting Jason's dangerous journey and encounters with mythological creatures and gods like Athena.

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Commons category: Jason
name in native language: Ἰάσων

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Contents

Persecution by Pelias
The Argonauts and the Quest for the Golden Fleece
The Isle of Lemnos
Cyzicus
Phineus and the harpies
The Symplegades
The arrival in Colchis
The return journey
Sirens
Talos
Jason returns
Treachery of Jason
Family
Parentage
Children
In literature
See also
Footnotes
Sources
Bibliography
External links

Jason ( ; ) was an ancient Greek mythological hero and leader of the Argonauts, whose quest for the Golden Fleece is featured in Greek literature. He was the son of Aeson, the rightful king of Iolcos. He was married to the sorceress Medea, the granddaughter of the sungod Helios.