Golden Fleece

By contrast, he confirms his theory that the quest for the Golden Fleece was a metaphor for Greek colonization of the Black Sea region by consulting with archaeologists who have excavated Iron Age sites in the area.

Television: Living the Legends 2005

Now the landlord of the Golden Fleece was a very stout man, — a very stout man indeed.

Tales of all countries 2004

At any rate, the Golden Fleece is a celestial symbol.

Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas Robbins, Tom 1994

"King Pelias knows that the winning of the Golden Fleece is a feat most difficult," said Jason.

The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles Padraic Colum 1926

“King Pelias knows that the winning of the Golden Fleece is a feat most difficult, ” said Jason.

Part I. The Voyage to Colchis. Chapter III. The Golden Fleece 1921

For children of the third and fourth grade to narrate the story of the Golden Fleece is a more suitable exercise than to memorize the CXIXth Psalm, or a catechism.

The Elements of General Method Based on the Principles of Herbart Charles Alexander McMurry 1893

a degree of perfection which added greatly to the prosperity of the country, and the Golden Fleece was a fitting symbol of the industry of the people, as well as a compliment to their skill.

Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim Oliver Optic 1859

Her prologue tells us that she had secured her husband's career by helping him obtain the Golden Fleece.

Rodney Punt: Medea Takes Revenge in an Abandoned Warehouse Rodney Punt 2011

Those of us of a certain age loved that 1963 film based on the Greek myth of Jason, who searches for the Golden Fleece.

Ron Gitter: The Real Estate Economy as Greek Mythology Ron Gitter 2011

Those of us of a certain age loved that 1963 film based on the Greek myth of Jason, who searches for the Golden Fleece.

Ron Gitter: The Real Estate Economy as Greek Mythology Ron Gitter 2011