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  1. Argonauts - Wikipedia

    The Argonauts (/ ˈɑːrɡənɔːt / AR-gə-nawt; Ancient Greek: Ἀργοναῦται, romanized: Argonaûtai, lit. 'Argo sailors') were a band of heroes in Greek mythology, who in the years before the Trojan War (around …

  2. Argonaut | Definition & Myth | Britannica

    Argonaut, in Greek legend, any of a band of 50 heroes who went with Jason in the ship Argo to fetch the Golden Fleece. Jason’s uncle Pelias had usurped the throne of Iolcos in Thessaly, which rightfully …

  3. ARGONAUT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Argonaut is named after the famed argonauts of ancient Greek mythology, who sailed in the ship Argo in search of an artifact to restore their leader, Jason, to his rightful kingship.

  4. The Story of the Argonauts: A Journey Through Greek Mythology

    Dec 24, 2024 · Among the most iconic narratives in Greek mythology is the saga of the Argonauts, a band of heroes led by the brave Jason on a perilous quest for the Golden Fleece. This tale not only …

  5. What is an Argonaut? - Origin of the myth and the word

    May 24, 2000 · The word "argonaut" comes from an ancient tale of the bravest heroes in Greek Mythology — Jason and the Argonauts (literally meaning sailors of the Argo).

  6. What Is an Argonaut? The Myth, Animal, and Adventurer

    Aug 24, 2025 · Beyond mythology, the term “Argonaut” also designates marine creatures belonging to the genus Argonauta. Commonly known as paper nautiluses, these pelagic octopuses inhabit …

  7. The Argonauts - Greek Legends and Myths

    Once built, the ship would be called Argo in recognition of the man who had constructed it, and subsequently the heroes who sailed on-board it were known as the Argonauts, the Argo Sailors. …

  8. Argonauts - Classical Mythology

    The Argonauts (Ἀργοναὓται) were a company of 50 heroes who sailed on the ship called Argo (Ἀργο), in their journey toward the fabled Colchis. Below, I will share the standard version of the legend, told by …

  9. The Argonauts – Mythology Unbound: An Online Textbook for ...

    When the Argonauts landed on Lemnos, the Lemnian women believed that the Thracians had come to kill them and got ready for battle. Jason sent one of his crew, a son of Hermes, as a messenger to …

  10. The Argonauts in Greek Mythology - GreekEdu

    In the vast ocean of Greek mythology, the tale of the Argonauts stands as a beacon of heroism, adventure, and the pursuit of the extraordinary. The Argonauts, a band of illustrious heroes led by …