Argonautica (1872)

Argonautica is an epic poem written by Apollonius Rhodius in the 3rd century BC. It tells the story of Jason and the Argonauts, a group of heroes who set out on a quest to find the Golden Fleece. The poem is divided into four books and is written in the Homeric style, with elaborate descriptions of battles, voyages, and supernatural events. The story begins with the prophecy of Pelias, who is told that he will be overthrown by a man wearing only one sandal. When Jason arrives at his court wearing only one sandal, Pelias sends him on a dangerous mission to retrieve the Golden Fleece from Colchis. Jason assembles a crew of heroes, including Hercules, Orpheus, and Castor and Pollux, and sets out on the ship Argo. Their journey is filled with challenges and obstacles, including battles with giants, the sorceress Medea, and the sea god Triton. Along the way, Jason falls in love with Medea, who uses her magic to help him complete his quest. However, their love is threatened by the jealousy of Medea's father, the king of Colchis, and the wrath of the gods.Argonautica is a classic work of Greek literature and is considered one of the greatest epic poems of all time. It has inspired countless retellings and adaptations, including the 1963 film Jason and the Argonauts. The poem is a rich source of mythology and provides insight into ancient Greek culture and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.