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Jason and the Argonauts

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by Neil Smith
José Daniel Cabrera Peña
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The voyage of Jason and the Argonauts and their hunt for the Golden Fleece is one of the most enduringly popular of all of the Ancient Greek heroic myths. Accepting the quest in order to regain his kingdom, Jason assembled a crew of legendary heroes, including Hercules, Orpheus, Atalanta, and the twins Castor and Polydeuces. With this band of warriors and demi-gods, Jason set sail in the Argo on a journey across the known world. During their quest, the Argonauts faced numerous challenges including the Harpies, the Clashing Rocks, the Sirens, Talos, the bronze giant, the sleepless dragon that guarded the fleece, and, of course, the fickle will of the gods of Olympus. Filled with magic, monsters, sword fights, and sacrifice, this ancient adventure story is given new life by Neil Smith who also examines its historical context, its classical sources and its enduring legacy.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Myths and Legends

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    March 20, 2013

  • Formats

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      • ISBN: 9781472801012

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781472801012
      • File size: 16744 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      October 1, 2013

      Gr 6-8-These books are similar in format and quality. Both are text heavy, featuring plenty of information on the myths and legends themselves, as well as on the historical and cultural significance of the stories, and both include illustrations drawn from famous works of art as well as maps and reference materials. The images are often stunning, and they lend authority to the in-depth information presented. Dragonslayers uses time periods-ancient, holy, medieval-to provide summaries of various myths. Unfortunately, the myths outside of Europe get little attention. Jason tells the story from start to finish, and this direct, fact-based format make the telling a bit dry, suggesting that the series is better suited for comparison and analysis of a type of myth rather than one specific story. These would be good choices for reports or readers with a serious interest in the subject.-Heather Talty, formerly at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, New York City

      Copyright 2013 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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