With the aid of Medea, who is shown here in a chariot with her father Aeetes, the king of Colchis, Jason snatched the fleece.
In ancient Greek mythology, the Greek hero Jason sought the Golden Fleece in Colchis to bring it back to his uncle Pelias, who had usurped the throne of Iolcus from Jason's father. With the aid of Medea, the daughter of Aeetes, the king of Colchis, Jason snatched the fleece. Medea fell in love with Jason and left Colchis with him. This 1901 illustration shows Medea in the chariot with her father Aeetes.
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