The Argonautica
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Book Summary
Apollonius Rhodius’s The Argonautica is a Greek epic poem that recounts the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece. The narrative follows the expedition from its preparation and departure through encounters with peoples, rulers, monsters, and divine forces as the Argonauts travel across the eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea.
Composed in dactylic hexameter and divided into four books, the poem brings together Jason, Medea,
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Released: Jul 01, 2026
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