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Facts about The Argonauts: Greek Saga
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King Pelias sent Jason on the seemingly impossible quest for the Golden Fleece hoping the dangerous journey would result in Jason's death.
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The ship sailed by the Argonauts, the Argo, was said to have been built by the craftsman Argus with a magical timber from the oracle of Dodona embedded in its prow.
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Among the Argonauts was Orpheus, whose legendary musical skill with the lyre helped the crew resist the deadly songs of the Sirens.
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Medea, the sorceress princess of Colchis, plays a pivotal role in the saga by helping Jason obtain the Golden Fleece through her magical abilities.
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Jason leads the Argonauts on a quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece from Colchis, aided by heroes including Heracles and Orpheus.