In the session we continued our topic of heroes from Greek mythology with Diomedes (also known as Jason- which means healer).
He had a close association with the goddesses Hera, Atheni and Aphrodite who intervened in his life.
We looked at his origins, and why he was brought up by Cheiron a centaur; he grew up to be handsome, strong, and accomplished. We included why he was tasked with bringing back the Golden Fleece from Colchis; explored in detail his voyage and adventures in the Argo and the setting up of the Argo and crewing it with an elite crew which included Heracles.
We covered the part Medea played in Jason bringing back the Golden Fleece. Medea was the daughter of Aeetes the ruler of Colchis and was a powerful priestess, brought into the story by Aphrodite who had Eros shoot Medea with an arrow so she would love Jason.
We looked at where Jason shared characteristics in common with the heroes from Celtic, Germanic and Scandinavian myths and legends and where he seemed weak, in these his partnership with Medea was important.
In the next session we shall complete the story of Jason and Medea as they return to his homeland and start the story of Theseus and the minotaur and labyrinth.
Last Updated on November 22, 2022