The Argonauts (/ ˈɑːrɡənɔːt / AR-gə-nawt; Ancient Greek: Ἀργοναῦται, romanized: Argonaûtai, lit. 'Argo sailors') were a band of heroes in Greek mythology, who in the years before the Trojan War (around …

The story of the expedition of the Argonauts is mentioned by Homer (Odyssey, Book XII), and the wandering of Odysseus may have been partly founded on it. The lyric poet Pindar (5th century bce) …

May 24, 2000 · The word "argonaut" comes from an ancient tale of the bravest heroes in Greek Mythology — Jason and the Argonauts (literally meaning sailors of the Argo).

The Argonauts in Greek mythology were the band of heroes who sailed on board the Argo in the quest for the Golden Fleece. The Argonauts included the likes of Jason, Heracles and Orpheus.

Dec 24, 2024 · Among the most iconic narratives in Greek mythology is the saga of the Argonauts, a band of heroes led by the brave Jason on a perilous quest for the Golden Fleece.

The Argonauts were a number of heroes who participated in the Argonautic Expedition, setting sail for the mythical land of Colchis under the command of their leader Jason, in order to find the legendary …

Aug 24, 2025 · During the California Gold Rush of 1849, prospectors who embarked on the arduous journey to seek their fortune were referred to as “Argonauts.” This underscored the parallels between …

The Argonauts, a group of 50 Greek heroes led by Jason, embark on the quest for the Golden Fleece, sailing the ship Argo to Colchis. The standard tale by Apollonius of Rhodes in the "Argonautica" …

Aug 21, 2023 · The Argonauts were a group of brave and valiant heroes in Greek mythology, who received their name from their ship “Argo”, built by Argus. This journey, aboard the ship named the …

May 23, 2020 · The Argonauts were Greek heroes led by Jason to find the Golden Fleece on the Argo. Authors like Apollonius and Flaccus wrote epic poems about the adventures of the Argonauts. The …