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Did Jason yoke the bulls?
Aeetes ordered him to yoke them and sow some drakon-teeth (dragon-teeth) which he had received from Athene . . . Jason rubbed on the drug, and went to the grove of the temple in search of the Bulls, which he yoked despite their attack of fire.
How did Jason defeat the Bulls?
Trying to get the Golden Fleece Armed with sorcery and courage, Jason set out to accomplish his tasks. Medea’s ointment allowed Jason to approach the bulls without being burnt alive. He defeated them and sowed the fields with dragon’s teeth. as from the earth rose great warriors.
How does Jason get past the sleepless dragon?
His last task was to overcome the sleepless dragon which guarded the Golden Fleece. Jason sprayed the dragon with a potion, given by Medea, distilled from herbs. The dragon fell asleep, and Jason was able to seize the Golden Fleece. He then sailed away with Medea.
Why did Pelias want to get rid of Jason?
Jason did not realize at the time that Pelias wanted to rid himself of Jason forever. Pelias had taken the throne in Iolcus from Jason’s father, making Jason no longer the heir to the crown. So, since Pelias most likely felt threatened by Jason, he didn’t want him anywhere near Iolcus.
How did Medea make Jason invincible to the fire?
During the first task, Medea created an ointment for Jason to wear that made him invincible to the fire that the Khalkotauroi breathed at him. The salve worked since Medea was a trained sorceress and high priestess of Hecate.
Why did Jason need to find the Golden Fleece?
The reason why Jason needed to find the Golden Fleece in the first place is because of the order given by Pelias. Pelias came up with the idea from Jason, who conversed with his uncle on what he would do to keep someone away.
Where did Jason lose his sandals in the Argonauts?
Before he reached the city, he came to the river Anaurus, where he met an old woman who was trying to cross the river. When he gallantly volunteered to carry her on his shoulders, he lost one of his sandals which got stuck in the mud of the river bed. After putting the old woman down, he sped off to Iolcus.