Book 7 Flashcards
Who was the king that gave Jason and the Argonauts tasks in order to win the Golden Fleece?
King Aeetes
Who was the daughter of King Aeetes?
Medea
Who did Medea fall in love with?
Jason
What does Medea struggle with?
Loyalty to her father vs. fear for Jason
What is Medea worried Jason will do if she betrays her father and saves him!
She is worried he will not marry her, but take this prize and leave her behind.
How does Jason get Medea to help him?
He promises her he will marry her
What was the first task required by King Aeetes?
He was to harness fire breathing bulls to a plough and plough a virgin plain
How did Medea help him survive the bulls?
She gave Jason magical herbs to protect him from fire
What was Jason’s second task
To sow the dragons teeth onto the ploughed plain
What happened to the dragons teeth?
They transformed into soldiers ready to attack Jason
How did Medea help with the 2nd task?
With magical herbs and extra spell from the gods
How did Jason survive the soldiers?
He threw a giant rock in their midst and made them fight and kill each other.
What was Jason’s final task?
To put the dragon to sleep so he could steal the Golden Fleece that it was guarding
How did Medea help with the final task?
She provided the herbs and spells to put the dragon to sleep
What did Jason do after he won the Golden Fleece
He took it to the harbor along with his bride Medea
Who was Jason’s father?
Aeson
What did Jason ask of Medea
For her to add years to his fathers life
How does Medea extend Aesons life
She uses witchcraft
What does Medea do to Pelias and his daughters
She tricks them into killing him by saying he would come back to life young
What revenge does Medea take on Jason when he marries someone else?
She sets the new bride on fire and murders her own children
Who did Medea marry?
King Aegus
What poison did Medea prepare to poison Theseus with?
Aconite, made from the hardened froth created by the 3 barking heads of Cereerus.
Why did Aegus want to kill Theseus?
He thought him an enemy instead of his son
Why did King Minos of Crete sail to the island of Aegina?
To ask for help in his war to revenge the murder of his son Androgeos.
Why did King Aceus refuse to help King Minos in the war?
Because he was an ally of Athens
