605. Greek Myths: Jason & The Quest for the Golden Fleece (Part 4)

October 01, 2025

Description

What terrifying trials did Jason and the Argonauts have to overcome to win the famous Golden Fleece from a fire-breathing dragon, in one of the greatest greek myths of all time? When and where...

Books Referenced

From Alexander to Actium

Author: Peter Green

Context:

Tom Holland references Peter Green's book on the Hellenistic period, noting that Dominic had previously chosen it as one of his favorite history books. They describe it as brilliantly and entertainingly written, and quote from it regarding the ibis and Callimachus' nickname for Apollonius.

The Sacred Register

Author: Euhemerus

Context:

Described as an absolute bestseller in the Hellenistic period, in which Euhemerus claimed that Zeus and the other Olympians had originally been mortal kings who came to be worshipped as gods after death.