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.

Noun

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