Word: argonautica
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...poem, divided into 24 parts, is a cumulative free-translation/interpretation of the full mythic cycle of Jason and the Golden Fleece. Taking as its sources the Argonautica of Apollonios Rhodios and Euripides's Medeia, its story goes as follows: Jason, feared by his uncle, Pelias, king of Iolcus, because an oracle has said Jason will kill him, is sent to fetch the Golden Fleece in the eastern land of Kolchis. Pelias has promised Jason the kingdom--if he can return. Jason reaches Kolchis and finds the Fleece well protected by Aeetes, king of Kolchis. But Medeia, the sorceress princess...
...Valerius Fiacous, Argonautica," Professor E. K. Rand, Sever...
Under the auspices of the University Department of English, Professor W.B.D. Henderson, of Dartmouth College, will give an illustrated reading this evening. His subject will be "The New Argonautica." The meeting will be held at 8 o'clock in Emerson D. and is open to the public...
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