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VIRTUAL - SASA Mini Reading Group: The Search for the Golden Fleece: Jason and the Argonauts

January 11, 2022 @ 2:00 pm EST

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Previous participation and previous knowledge not required.

In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece is the fleece of the golden-woolled, winged ram, Chrysomallos, that rescued Phrixus and brought him to Colchis, where Phrixus then sacrificed it to Zeus. Phrixus gave the fleece to King Aeëtes who kept it in a sacred grove, whence Jason and the Argonauts stole it with the help of Aeëtes’ daughter. which was held in Colchis. The fleece is a symbol of authority and kingship. Join us to learn more about how Jason stole the Golden Fleece.

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David Danzig
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