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100 1 _aColum, Padraic,
_d1881-1972
245 1 4 _aThe Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2000
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aThere is an improved edition of this title, eBook #37881
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Fleece_and_the_Heroes_Who_Lived_Before_Achilles
500 _aRelease date is 2000-11-01
508 _aProduced by Dianne Bean. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature
653 _aArgonauts (Greek mythology) -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2395
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