National Mythology Exam Jason and the Golden Fleece Questions and Answers

National Mythology Exam Jason and the Golden Fleece Questions and Answers Who raised Jason of Iolcus? - ANS ️️ Centaur Chiron Why did Hera help Jason? - ANS ️️ She had a grudge against his uncle Pelias for forgetting to include her in one of his sacrifices Why was Pelias wary of Jason? - ANS ️️ He had been warned a stranger with one sandal would be his downfall Who did the golden ram belong to? - ANS ️️ Zeus, who sent it to save the Phrixus, the Prince of Thessaly after his evil stepmother convinced his father to sacrifice him to save their country's crops from famine What was special about the Argo's prow? - ANS ️️ There was a special piece of wood put there by Athena (compelled by Hera) Which 5 heroes came on the Argo? - ANS ️️ Heracles and his friend Hylas, Calais and Zetes (sons of the North Wind) and Orpheus What happened to Hylas? - ANS ️️ He was dragged down to the bottom of the pool by a lovestruck nymph What happened to Heracles? - ANS ️️ The crew left him behind as they feared his wrath