Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The fleece of the golden ram, stolen by Jason and the Argonauts from the king of Colchis.
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- proper noun Greek mythology A magical
fleece from a wingedram guarded by thehydra in the tale of Jason and theArgonauts . - proper noun heraldry A
chivalric order founded in 1430 by Duke Philip III ofBurgundy .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun in Greek mythology, a fleece of gold owned by the king of Colchis and guarded in a sacred grove by a dragon; recovered by Jason and the Argonauts
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Examples
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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.
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Now the landlord of the Golden Fleece was a very stout man, — a very stout man indeed.
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At any rate, the Golden Fleece is a celestial symbol.
Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas Robbins, Tom 1994
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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