Jason And The Argonauts Flashcards
Who is the main hero in the myth of Jason and the Argonauts?
Jason
What is the name of the ship used by Jason and the Argonauts?
The Argo
True or False: Jason was the son of King Aeson.
True
Fill in the blank: Jason was on a quest to retrieve the _______.
Golden Fleece
Who is the sorceress that helps Jason in his quest?
Medea
What challenge did Jason face upon arriving in Colchis?
He had to complete several tasks set by King Aeetes.
Which goddess sent a serpent to guard the Golden Fleece?
Hera
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a member of the Argonauts? A) Heracles B) Orpheus C) Odysseus
C) Odysseus
What is the name of the king of Colchis?
King Aeetes
True or False: The Argonauts faced the Harpies during their journey.
True
Fill in the blank: Medea used her magic to help Jason with the _______.
tasks
What did Jason and Medea do after retrieving the Golden Fleece?
They fled Colchis together.
What was the fate of Jason’s father, Aeson?
He was usurped and made old by Pelias.
Who was the usurper of Jason’s father’s throne?
Pelias
What was the prophecy that Pelias feared?
That he would be killed by a man wearing one sandal.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following tasks did Jason NOT have to complete? A) Yoke fire-breathing bulls B) Retrieve the Golden Fleece C) Slay a dragon
C) Slay a dragon
True or False: Jason eventually betrayed Medea.
True
What did Medea do in revenge for Jason’s betrayal?
She killed their children.
Fill in the blank: The Argonauts encountered the _______ during their adventures.
Symplegades
Who composed the Argonautica, a poem about Jason and the Argonauts?
Apollonius of Rhodes
What was the ultimate goal of the Argonauts’ journey?
To retrieve the Golden Fleece.
True or False: The Argonauts were the first group of heroes in Greek mythology.
True
What role did Hera play in Jason’s journey?
She assisted and guided him.
Fill in the blank: Jason’s journey is considered one of the great _______ of Greek mythology.
adventures
