Jason
Jason (/ˈdʒeɪsən/ JAY-sən; Greek: Ἰάσων, translit. Iásōn [i.ǎːsɔːn]) was an ancient Greek mythological hero and leader of the Argonauts, whose quest for the Golden Fleece featured in Greek literature. He was the son of Aeson, the rightful king of Iolcos. He was married to the sorceress Medea. He was also the great-grandson of the messenger god Hermes, through his mother's side.
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Jason on an antique fresco from Pompeii | |
| First appearance | Argonautica by Apollonius of Rhodes (3rd century BC) |
| Motion capture | Todd Armstrong (1963), Jason London (2000) |
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| Nickname | "Amechanos" (incapable) |
| Affiliation | The Argonauts |
| Family | Aeson (father); Aeolus (ancestor); Hermes (maternal great-grandfather) |
| Spouse | Medea |
Jason appeared in various literary works in the classical world of Greece and Rome, including the epic poem Argonautica and the tragedy Medea. In the modern world, Jason has emerged as a character in various adaptations of his myths, such as the 1963 film Jason and the Argonauts and the 2000 TV miniseries of the same name.
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