Key Info

- Captain the Argo 

- Leader of the heroes known as the Argonauts 

- Famous for his quest to find the Golden Fleece 

- His life ends in tragedy due to his immoral actions towards his wife

Brief Bio

Jason is the renowned leader of the Argonauts and the son of Aeson, king of Iolcos in Thessaly. His life was marked by a quest for the Golden Fleece, a symbolic endeavor that represented heroism and the struggle for rightful kingship. Following the usurpation of his father's throne by his half-uncle, Pelias, Jason was sent away for his safety and later returned to reclaim his inheritance. 

In his journey, he assembled a legendary crew of heroes known as the Argonauts and undertook perilous adventures to retrieve the Golden Fleece, which was guarded by King Aeetes of Colchis. A crucial ally in his quest was Medea, a powerful sorceress who fell in love with him and aided him in overcoming formidable challenges. Following their success, Jason and Medea escaped, but their relationship ended tragically when he abandoned her for Creusa, leading to Medea's ruthless revenge. 

Ultimately, Jason's quest and turbulent relationships exemplify themes of betrayal and the quest for glory, with his story retold in various works of literature, including Apollonius of Rhodes' "Argonautica".