Jason and the Golden Fleece Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
Many LandsThis is the story of a long journey that takes its heroes through many different lands. Some of the places include: the island of Lemnos, where the women are in the market for some menfo...
Context
Jason was one of the great heroes of ancient Greece, ranking right up there with Perseus, Theseus, and Heracles. The legend of his epic and dramatic life was massively popular. Kids sat around goi...
The Hero's Journey
The Hero's Journey is a framework that scholar Joseph Campbell came up with that many myths and stories follow. Many storytellers and story-readers find it a useful way to look at tale. (That's act...