Myths and legends of the ancient Greeks - is the amazing stories of the great men who have achieved more than others.And though they did not possess supernormal in reality, their exploits this seem even more majestic.One of the brightest stories of the ancient world is the legend of Jason and the Argonauts.It is believed that it originated around the eighth century BC and displays stories about the development of the Black Sea Greeks.And if earlier, many believed that these events were invented, there is a lot of evidence that the people of Greece still have been in Georgia, that is, in Colchis.After all, in the epic "Argonauts" referred to the real geographical names and descriptions of local religious festivals, even if they are glossed over inventions.
Background campaign: Golden Ram
Before telling about the journey, is to figure out what you were looking for Jason and the Argonauts.Long before swimming goddess Nephele gave birth to the king Athamas boy and a girl, Phrixus and Gell.Later, the king married again and stepmother wished to kill their foster children.Cunning and bribery she forced the king to sacrifice twins.But Nephele rescued children from death by sending them zolotorunnogo ram.Frix and Gella climbed to the animal and soared into the sky.But during a storm the girl did not resist and died at sea, and the boy safely to Colchis.
While the country was ruled by a wise king EET, the son of the sun god.He gladly took the boy, married to his daughter, and wonderful lamb sacrificed to the gods.Needless Fleece hung in the sacred grove, and is said to have brought prosperity to the kingdom.But then Tthis son, so soon the king wanted to get rid of Phrixus.He agreed to leave Colchis, but wanted to take the fleece.During an argument EET-law kills, but the time to curse all the owners of wonderful things.
offended Prince
So you were looking for Jason and the Argonauts on the distant shores of the Black Sea, we have understood.Now it's time to talk about the characters themselves and their lives.In Thessalian Queen Tiro he had two sons - Pelias and Eson, whose father is the king of Yolk.After his death the throne was to depart Esono, but Pelias cunning took power from his brother.Last sends his son Jason to the centaur Chiron, fearing for his life.
Growing up, Jason returns home, to regain the throne.Along the way he helps an old lady cross the river, not knowing that it was a very Gera.It is not difficult to guess that noble act brought the boy the favor of the goddess and her help.Pelias Jason agreed to return the throne on condition that he bring him the Golden Fleece.That's what you were looking for Jason and the Argonauts at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains.
Preparations for the expedition
uncle Prince accepted the offer and began assembling a team for the difficult journey.From across the country came to his rescue heroes.Among them was the mighty Hercules, the twins Castor and Pollux, the brothers-Z and Kalaid boreidy, fruity Orpheus, Theseus, Meleager, huntress Atalanta.Just Colchis send about 60 brave travelers.For them, on a deserted shore construction work began.It is worth noting that the Greeks before that time did not know how to build ships, only a small boat in which they sailed to the neighboring islands.But the goddess Hera turned to Athena, who opened the secret Argu, the old carpenter.The vessel, named "Argo" came to fame.Soon they quit the shore, taking on himself brave.
journey begins
Argonauts - the heroes of myths and legends, so their journey full of extraordinary adventures and fabulous events.On the island of Lemnos sailors helped the local residents to get rid of madness and punishment sent them Aphrodite and the Gods-Kabir.Many of the characters were married, as the men on the island were not.But the journey continued, because the goal was not achieved."Argo" crossed the Thracian Sea, the Hellespont, the Propontis, got to Mysia (Misia).Argonauts in Misia had to leave three of his companions: Hercules, who will of the gods had to return to Greece and take his twelve labors, handsome Hylas, who was dragged to the bottom of the nymphs, and Polyphemus, who was destined to found the city of Chios and be it governor.Next
heroes were on the ground bebrikov which won Amica, son of Poseidon and the nymph Bithynian, and made him promise to take welcoming strangers, not fight them to the death.In Thrace Argonauts helped the blind seer Fineyu get rid of the harpies, and he warned them against many dangers along the way.And finally, the ship landed on the shores of Colchis.
sunny country
Thus, the purpose of travel is reached: here, in Colchis, is what you were looking for Jason and the Argonauts.But local Tsar not really want to give the Golden Fleece aliens.After testing and using the help of Medea (daughter Tthis) heroes captured the relic and returned to Greece.However, their return was long since turned away from the gods of the Argonauts of the murder of the little prince.It is worth noting that Pelias had not kept his word and not returned to the throne Jason.But that's another story ...
