The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles by Padraic Colum

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Author Colum, Padraic, 1881-1972
Title The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
Note Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #37881
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Summary "The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles" by Padraic Colum is a retelling of ancient Greek myths, specifically focusing on the story of Jason and his quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece. Written in the early 20th century, this narrative weaves elements of adventure, myth, and heroism. The story begins in a time far before the famed Trojan War, introducing legendary characters and setting the stage for a grand adventure filled with trials, supernatural beings, and moral lessons. The opening of the tale introduces us to Jason, the son of Æson, who is entrusted into the care of Chiron the centaur after his father is ousted from the throne of Iolcus by his uncle Pelias. The story recounts Jason's upbringing in the wild, developing strength and wisdom under Chiron’s guidance. Soon, as Jason learns of his father's plight under Pelias, he ventures back to Iolcus with a fierce desire to reclaim his family’s honor. The plot quickly thickens as Pelias reveals a prophecy to beware a "half-shod" man, leading to Jason's determination to undertake the dangerous voyage to Colchis, where the coveted Golden Fleece awaits. This opening section effectively sets the tone for an epic, exploring themes of bravery, destiny, and the influence of the gods in mortal lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature
Subject Argonauts (Greek mythology) -- Juvenile literature
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EBook-No. 2395
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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