The ancient Greeks worshiped a complex group of deities, weaving their characters into timeless tales of love, heroism, and intrigue. Plays, poems, paintings, and sculptures commemorating these tales have survived for centuries. Even as world religions and scientific knowledge have evolved, bringing with them new beliefs and understanding of the world, the ancient Greek tales continue to provide a basic foundation for Western thought and sharp insight to the human psyche. The voyage of Jason and the heroes aboard the Argo is one of the more famous Greek myths. Jason s quest is to find the golden fleece and bring it back to his homeland. En route, the Argonauts as he and his companions are called have many frightening adventures as they travel far from home.
