jason

Thân thiện

Jason stands at the helm of the Argo, holding the Golden Fleece.

Definition

Proper noun * Jason: In Greek mythology, the hero who led the Argonauts on the quest for the Golden Fleece. He is famously the husband of the sorceress Medea.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the great adventures of Greek myth.
  • In the myth, Jason was sent to retrieve the Golden Fleece from Colchis.
  • The tragedy of Jason and Medea is a classic tale of betrayal and revenge.

Advanced Usage

• "A Jason-like quest": Used metaphorically to describe a long, difficult, and heroic journey in pursuit of a valuable goal.
  • The scientist's search for a cure became a Jason-like quest, spanning decades and continents.

Variants and Related Words

• Argonaut (noun): One of the heroes who sailed with Jason on the ship .
  • Hercules was among the most famous Argonauts.
• Golden Fleece (noun): The object of Jason's quest, a magical ram's fleece.
  • Winning the prestigious award was the Golden Fleece of his academic career.

Synonyms

• Hero: A person who is admired for their courage and achievements.
• Leader: A person who leads or commands a group.

Related Phrases

• "Jason's quest": A direct reference to the mythological journey for the Golden Fleece.
  • Completing the project felt like finishing Jason's quest.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

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