Chiron
Who was Chiron?
Jason's teacher
What did Jason think about that made him angry when Chiron was trying to teach him?
He was angry about his cousin, King Pelius, who had stolen his father's throne
What challenge did King Pelius give Jason?
Get the golden fleece.
What did Hera do when she became aware of Jason's depression?
She decided to help him.
Why did Medea fall in love with Jason?
Hera asked Eros to shoot her with his arrow of love.
What didn't Jason like about his teacher?
Chiron did not teach him how to fight.
What was the purpose of Jason's training?
to reclaim his throne
How did Atalanta free Phineus from his punishment?
She shot a harpie
What was Jason's response when he met Atalanta? Why?
He wasn't impressed because she was a girl.
What two things did Medea give Jason to protect him?
ointment and a rock
What did Chiron become after he died?
a constellation
What happened to Jason that got him in trouble with the guard and the king?
He had fallen and lost a shoe.
How did the Argonauts sail safely between the rocks?
They released a dove that flew between the rocks and was crushed. As the rocks lowered into the water, the ship sailed between them.
What ability did Medea have that her father did not take seriously?
She had a dream that was a warning that people were coming to take the fleece.
What two things did Jason have to overcome in order to get the golden fleece?
He needed to plow with fire breathing bulls and then fight the warriors that grew from the dragon teeth he had planted.
What did Chiron value more than teaching Jason how to fight?
He valued training the mind.
How did Jason feel about getting the golden fleece?
He was depressed.
What happened when Jason threw the rock?
The army began fighting each other.
Why did Heracles leave the group?
He went in search of his servant Hylas.
Why did Medea sing?
She sang to put the serpent, that was guarding the fleece, to sleep.
What lesson can you learn from this story about keeping your promise even if it hurts?
Jason did not keep his promise to Medea about marrying her and suffered the consequences of that choice.
Why did Jason decide to not reclaim the kingdom?
What Medea had done shamed him because it was not honorable.
Why did Jason's bride to be die?
Her dress caught on fire.
What did Hera regret?
She regretted having Eros shoot an arrow at Medea to make her fall in love with Jason.
Describe two things that Medea did that caused Jason to loathe her.
She killed her brother and King Pelius.