Project Gutenberg 2021-01-08 Public domain in the USA. 336 Apollonius, Rhodius Apollonius, of Rhodes Rhodius, Apollonius Gollancz, Israel 1864 1930 Gollancz, Israel, Sir Way, Arthur S. (Arthur Sanders) 1847 1930 Way, Arthur Sanders The Tale of the Argonauts Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argonautica David Thomas "The Tale of the Argonauts" by Apollonius of Rhodes is an ancient epic poem that chronicles the legendary voyage of Jason and his cadre of heroes as they seek the Golden Fleece. Likely written in the Hellenistic period, the text delves into themes of adventure, heroism, and the influence of the gods on human fate. The central figure is Jason, who is compelled to undertake this perilous journey by King Pelias, setting the stage for grand adventures filled with gods, mythical creatures, and heroic trials. At the start of the narrative, the poet invokes the Muses and sets the scene with an oracle warning King Pelias of a doom that will come to him through a sandal-wearing hero. Jason, having lost one sandal during a crossing, is revealed as the fated hero. The first book introduces an array of legendary characters who join him on his quest for the Fleece, including the musician Orpheus and the formidable Herakles. As the heroes assemble, they prepare for their journey by launching the ship Argo amid a backdrop of both anticipation and foreboding, with the heavy emotions of parting from their homes and loved ones. The opening lays a rich foundation for the epic's exploration of camaraderie, agency, and the trials faced on the open seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Jason -- (Mythological character) -- Poetry Medea, consort of Aegeus, King of Athens (Mythological character) -- Poetry Argonauts (Greek mythology) -- Poetry PA Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Classics of Literature 541262 2025-07-25T11:05:22.064723 text/html 523957 2024-10-18T09:39:51 text/html 625791 2025-07-25T11:05:30.006595 application/epub+zip 634752 2025-07-25T11:05:23.295636 application/epub+zip 287440 2025-07-25T11:05:22.600661 application/epub+zip 783637 2025-07-25T11:05:34.536614 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 796291 2025-07-25T11:05:29.446636 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 449404 2022-09-28T22:27:49.477753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 436612 2025-07-25T11:05:17.850712 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 416817 2024-10-18T09:39:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18398 2025-07-25T11:05:34.698642 application/rdf+xml 35674 2025-07-25T11:05:22.765662 image/jpeg 5128 2025-07-25T11:05:22.684627 image/jpeg 1024817 2025-07-25T11:05:22.128633 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia