Vocabulary
What is a Lyre?
Harp or musical instrument
What was the problem that Jason had to face which let to his quest.
his uncle Pelias stole the throne
Who was Scylla
A 6 headed sea monster
Who was the prince of Yolkus
Jason
How did the goddess Athena help Jason
She provided guidance in building the ship
Who were the argonauts
The crew of heroes Jason took on his quest
What was Jason tasked with
To retrieve the golden fleece
Who was Charybdis
A giant sea creature with a massive whirlpool
Who stole the throne from Jason?
His uncle Pelias
How did Medea help Jason?
She helped him get past the dragon and retrieve the golden fleece
What is a fleece?
The warmest part of a sheep's wool
What is the climax?
When Jason retrieved the golden fleece by yoking the dragon
What did the harpies do to Phinaes
They would torment him by stealing his food
Who was the king of Thrace
Phinaes
how did Phinaes help on the quest?
He provide 2 crucial piece of advices that would help them succeed the quest.
What is a yoke?
A yoke is a wooden cross used to harness two animals
What happened after Jason sowed the dragon to the ground
They grew into warriors that would attack him
What creature guarded the golden fleece
A giant serpent/dragon
Who was the king of Kolcus
Aeetes
How did Hercules aid the argonauts
He assisted in various tasks such as fighting the wild boar and recuing Hylas
What is a Gyro?
A Greek dish made from meat, served in a wrap
When did Jason gather the argonauts
Right after King Pelias gives him the task to get the golden fleece
Why were the sirens dangerous?
Why were the sirens dangerous?
Who was the daughter of Aeetes that knew magic
Medea
how did Orpheus's role contribute to the quest
He would play his music which would drown out the siren's singing