Story Summary

The adventure of seeking the Golden Fleece teaches courage and wisdom.

A long, long time ago, there was a Greek hero named Jason, full of courage and wisdom. In the place where he lived, there was a legend about the Golden Fleece. It was said that the Golden Fleece was in the far - off kingdom of Colchis, guarded by a fierce dragon. The Golden Fleece shone with a golden light, as if it were the most precious treasure in the world, and whoever possessed it would gain endless wealth and glory.

Jason's uncle usurped the throne that should have been his. In order to regain his power and glory, Jason decided to embark on an adventure to find the Golden Fleece. He gathered a group of like - minded heroes, including the mighty Hercules.

Jason and his companions are discussing in the forest

They built a sturdy ship named the "Argo". During the voyage, they encountered all kinds of difficulties. First, they passed through a sea area full of grotesque rocks. The reefs there were like sharp teeth and could smash the ship at any time. But Jason, with his wisdom, directed the helmsman to skillfully avoid the rocks.

Then, they encountered a huge storm. The howling wind and the waves, like small mountains, rushed towards them. The people on the ship were terrified, but Jason was calm. He encouraged everyone to work together and finally got through this crisis successfully.

The Argo docks beside a mysterious island

They continued their voyage and finally arrived at the kingdom of Colchis. King Aeetes did not want to hand over the Golden Fleece to Jason easily. He proposed an extremely difficult task. Jason had to plow the fields with two bronze bulls that could breathe fire, then plant dragon teeth in the plowed land and defeat the warriors that grew from the dragon teeth.

Jason was very troubled, but his companions encouraged him one after another and gave him advice. At this time, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was moved by Jason's courage. She sent her son Eros to help Jason. Eros shot the king's daughter Medea with his golden arrow, making Medea fall deeply in love with Jason.

Medea helps Jason complete the task

Medea was a princess who was proficient in magic. She gave Jason a bottle of magic potion, which could make him not afraid of fire within a day and have super strength. After drinking the potion, Jason successfully harnessed the bronze bulls, plowed the fields and planted the dragon teeth. When the warriors grew from the dragon teeth, Jason, following Medea's instructions, threw a stone among them while they were not fully awake. The warriors thought the enemy was attacking, so they fought among themselves and finally all fell.

When King Aeetes learned that Jason had completed the task, he was very angry and wanted to go back on his word. But Medea helped Jason quietly come to the place where the dragon guarded the Golden Fleece.

Jason seizes the Golden Fleece

When the dragon saw Jason coming to snatch the Golden Fleece, it opened its big mouth and rushed towards him. Jason did not flinch. With Medea's help, he used a magic herb to make the dragon fall into a deep sleep. Then, he quickly took down the Golden Fleece.

Jason and his companions took the Golden Fleece and boarded the "Argo" and began their return journey. However, King Aeetes sent a fleet to chase them. During the chase, Medea showed her wisdom once again. She killed her younger brother, cut his body into many pieces and threw them into the sea. King Aeetes was heartbroken when he saw his son's body. He ordered the fleet to stop and salvage his son's body. In this way, Jason and his companions successfully got rid of the pursuers.

Jason brought the Golden Fleece back to his hometown. With his own courage and wisdom and the help of his companions, he regained his rightful throne. This story tells us that when facing difficulties and challenges, we should have the courage to try and also use our wisdom to solve problems.