Jason

:This article is about the Greek mythological hero Jason. For other Jasons, see Jason (disambiguation).

The return

On the way back to Thessaly, Medea prophesised to Euphemus, the Argo's helmsman, that one day he would rule Libya. This came true through Battus, a descendant of Euphemus.

Related Topics:
Euphemus - Battus

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Circe

When the Argonauts stopped on Aeaea, Circe purified them for the death of Apsyrtus.

Related Topics:
Aeaea - Circe

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Sirens

Chiron had told Jason that without the aid of Orpheus, the Argonauts would never be able to pass the Sirens. The Sirens lived on three small, rocky islands called Sirenum scopuli and sang beautiful songs that enticed sailors to come to them. They then ate the sailors. When Orpheus heard their voices, he withdrew his lyre and played his music more beautifully than they, drowning out their music.

Related Topics:
Orpheus - Sirens - Sirenum scopuli - Lyre

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Talos

The Argo then came to the island of Crete, guarded by the bronze man, Talos. Talos had one blood vessel which went from his neck to his ankle, bound shut by only one bronze nail. Medea cast a spell on Talos to calm him; she removed the bronze nail and Talos bled to death. The Argo landed.

Related Topics:
Crete - Talos - Medea

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