Pelias, Jason's wicked uncle and usurper of the throne, and Aeson, Jason's father, warm their hands over a fire in the brazier.
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. Jason, Medea, and the fleece all board Jason's ship, the Argo, and sail to Iolcus. This 1901 illustration shows Pelias and Aeson as old men, warming their hands over a fire in the brazier. According to the tale, when Media comes, she cuts up Aeson and makes him young again with her magic. Pelias' daughters want her to do the same with their father. Medea does, but does not put the magic herbs in the pot, and Pelias remains dead.
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