The refusal of the King

The Colchi, however, followed them with their ships. On their way they were hit by a great storm that threw them on the island of the Phaeacians, today's Corfu. There, the Colchi overtook them and asked Alcinus, the king of the Phaeacians, to deliver at least Medea to them. Alcinus, however, refused. And so, fearing to return to Colchis, they stayed forever in Corfu.

Wedding of Jason - Medea

Hera, who liked Jason, sent Femi to spread the word throughout the land that the wedding would take place. Many ran to the city, and some brought rams from their flocks, some brought heifers, some brought wine, and the smoke of the sacrifice went up. Everyone admired the heroes who were invited to the weddings, and the new couple. And the nymphs sang the hymeneus, the wedding song. Alkinoos married them off and gave Medea a dozen maids to help her...

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Symplegades (Clashing Rocks)

Once again, the Argonauts found themselves confronted with the terrifying Clashing Rocks , opening and closing like mouths ready to swallow them. Thanks to the help of the Nereids, who knew the secret way, and with the guidance of the wise Athena, they managed to get through unharmed, losing only the tip of their rudder.

Scylla and Charybdis

In the straits of Messina, two terrifying monsters were waiting for the travellers. Scylla, with six heads and teeth like knives, snatched sailors from one side of the ship, while Charybdis, a huge whirlpool, devoured those who fell from the other. Following the instructions of the witch Circe, the Argonauts passed close to Scylla, sacrificing a few men, and avoided the teeth of Charybdis.

Island of th Sun

On the island of the Sun, the Argonauts were confronted by the sacred oxen of the god. The mighty Hercules, being punished, was forced to steal them, bringing the wrath of the Sun. A storm rocked the ship for days, until Jason, their leader, prayed to Apollo, the son of the Sun, and the god's wrath was appeased.

Sirens

On Siren Island, charming voices could be heard from the rocks. The sailors, enchanted, would rush towards them, only to end up on the sharp rocks. Orpheus, the musician of the Argonauts, with his enchanting lyre, played a melody so beautiful that the voices of the Sirens rejoiced and the Argonauts were saved.

The Argonauts carry the Argo on their shoulders

When Argo reached the Libyan coast, she could no longer go on. Then the Argonauts, with the advice of Thetis, the sea fairy, lifted the ship on their strong shoulders and walked through the hot sand for twelve days and twelve nights. Then they came to Lake Tritonida, where they dropped the Argo and went in themselves. Their mouths were burning with thirst, and they went like mad to find a spring to drink from.

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Talos

They also passed through Crete. The island of Crete, however, was guarded by the bronze giant Talos, who circled the island three times a day and prevented foreign ships from approaching the shore. Talos had only one vein of blood that started from his neck and went to his ankle, where it was closed with a bronze nail. When he saw Argo approaching, he began to throw huge rocks at her. Medea, however, with her magical look and her spells, persuaded him to let them approach, ostensibly to remove the bronze nail, and thus become immortal. Talos believed her. But when Medea pulled the bronze nail from his leg, his blood was spilled and Talos fell dead.

Proteus

Then they met Proteus, the sea god who could change form. In order to get the necessary information for their journey, the heroes had to capture Proteus, despite his constant transformations. With perseverance and cunning, they managed to capture him and learn his valuable advice.

Oracle of Delphi

Finally, the Argonauts reached Delphi, the sacred oracle of Apollo. There, they thanked the gods for their protection and listened to the oracles that helped them complete their journey successfully and return to their homelands full of glory and experience.

Pelias does not keep his promise

After these wanderings they finally arrived in Jolko. Jason presented himself to Pelias and handed him the golden skin. But he did not keep his word. Jason and Medea went together to Corinth. They dedicated Argo to Poseidon, and, in order that all might remember the Argonautic campaign, they decreed that there should be games there in honour of Poseidon. He lived happily for many years. Till once Medea was lost, and went, as they say, to a country in Asia, called Medea, where the inhabitants were called Medes.

The end of Jason

Jason, old now, they say, how he was killed by a beam of Argo. That is to say, he went sometimes to Corinth, where the ship was, to see it and remember his youth. With it he had rotted by now, and once a beam fell, struck him on the head, and he died.