ArgonautsRedirected from Argonaut In Greek mythology, the Argonauts were a band of heroes who accompanied Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece. They sailed the ship the Argo, hence their name, which literally means "Sailors of the Argo". They were sometimes called Minyans because Jason came from Minya[?].
Lists of the Argonauts vary but usually number 40-55 people total. The Argonauts were: (Jason and Medea do not count)
See Jason for more details on the quest for the Golden Fleece. See also Argo Navis. Apollonius Rhodius, Argonautica I, 23-227; Apollodorus, Bibliotheke I, ix, 16.
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