Download or read book The Golden Fleece and Alchemy written by Antoine Faivre and published by Suny Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the Golden Fleece myth from late paganism through medieval and Renaissance alchemical and masonic interpretations. We follow the changing fashions in the history of initiation as well as in mythology. Faivre connects politics, chivalry, the age of exploration, Renaissance architecture and iconography, the hermeneutics of eighteenth century Germany and France, and modern practitioners of alchemy. This book will be welcomed by modern practitioners of alchemy and the occult as well as by scholars of esotericism.
Download or read book A Fleece of Gold Five Lessons from the Fable of Jason and the Golden Fleece written by Charles Stewart Given and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-10-26 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover timeless wisdom in Charles Stewart Given's enlightening work, "A Fleece of Gold: Five Lessons from the Fable of Jason and the Golden Fleece." This captivating exploration delves into the rich tapestry of the ancient myth, uncovering valuable lessons that resonate with modern readers. As Given unpacks the fable, consider this: What can an ancient tale teach us about ambition, courage, and the pursuit of our dreams? Through the journey of Jason and his quest for the Golden Fleece, readers are invited to reflect on their own life adventures and the challenges they face.But here’s the twist that will inspire your journey: Could the struggles of a mythical hero reveal the path to personal growth? Given’s insightful analysis connects the threads of myth to practical lessons, encouraging readers to embrace their own quests for fulfillment. Engage with the powerful themes of determination, friendship, and wisdom woven throughout this exploration. Each lesson serves as a guide for navigating the complexities of life, making this book a treasure for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance. Are you ready to uncover the secrets of the fable and transform your perspective on life? Open the pages of "A Fleece of Gold" and embark on a journey of discovery!Enjoy concise, impactful paragraphs that resonate with both young and old, making each lesson memorable and actionable. This is more than just a retelling of a myth; it’s an invitation to reflect on the timeless truths that can shape our lives. Your journey to wisdom begins now! Don’t miss your chance to own this insightful work. Purchase "A Fleece of Gold" today and unlock the lessons of Jason’s epic quest!
Download or read book The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles written by Padraic Colum and published by MacMillan. This book was released on 1921 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the cycle of myths about the Argonauts and the quest for the Golden Fleece, as well as the tales of the Creation of Heaven and Earth, the labors of Hercules, Theseus and the Minotaur, etc.
Download or read book Jason and the Argonauts through the Ages written by Jason Colavito and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-04-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the most famous in Greek myth, and its development from the oldest layers of Greek mythology down to the modern age encapsulates the dramatic changes in faith, power and culture that Western civilization has seen over the past three millennia. From the Bronze Age to the Classical Age, from the medieval world to today, the Jason story has been told and retold with new stories, details and meanings. This book explores the epic history of a colorful myth and probes the most ancient origins of the quest for the Golden Fleece--a quest that takes us to the very dawn of Greek religion and its close relationship with Near Eastern peoples and cultures.
Download or read book Jason and the Golden Fleece written by Simon Spence and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jason and the Golden Fleece" is the second book in the Early Myths collection, a series of children's picture books about Greek mythology. Each book tells the tale of a character from myth and brings the story to life through inspiration from art and literature. The books are aimed at 4 to 8 year olds, are beautifully illustrated and easy to read. The story of Jason tells one of the oldest stories from Greek myth. Our hero tries to win back the throne, stolen from his father, but is challenged to a great adventure to prove his skills. He gathers to greatest of the heroes and sails to the edges of the world to win the fabled Fleece. He returns to Greece with princess Medea to claim his prize but faces many obstacles along the way. Jason and the Golden Fleece followed Perseus, which won a bronze medal at the Moonbeam Children's Awards 2014. Our third book, Odysseus, has received two awards- an honourable mention at the 2015 Royal Dragonfly Books Awards and a finalist position in the 2015 Wishing Shelf Children's Book Awards. Our latest book is "Atalanta" which was released at the end of 2015 and our fifth book will be released in late 2016.
Download or read book A FLEECE OF GOLD FIVE LESSONS FROM THE FABLE OF JASON AND THE GOLDEN FLEECE written by CHARLES STEWART GIVEN and published by BEYOND BOOKS HUB. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unearth the timeless wisdom of Greek mythology with A Fleece of Gold: Five Lessons from the Fable of Jason and the Golden Fleece by Charles Stewart Given. This thoughtful exploration of the famed Greek myth provides readers with valuable insights and life lessons. Through his nuanced interpretation of the fable, Given illuminates the inherent wisdom of ancient myths and their relevance in our lives today. Embark on a mythical journey with A Fleece of Gold. Order your copy today and discover the wisdom of Greek mythology.
Download or read book The Jason Voyage written by Timothy Severin and published by Vintage. This book was released on 1985 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In Search of Myths Heroes written by Michael Wood and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this companion to a forthcoming PBS series, Wood journeys to some of the remotest places on earth in search of four of mankind's most powerful myths: Shangri-La, Jason and the Golden Fleece, the Queen of Sheba, and King Arthur.
Download or read book Classical Mythology A to Z written by Annette Giesecke and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales. From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult. In addition to being an important standalone work, Classical Mythology A-to-Z is also written, designed, and illustrated to serve as an essential companion to the bestselling illustrated 75th-anniversary edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton, including 10 full-color plates and 2-color illustrations throughout by artist Jim Tierney.
Download or read book Jason and the Golden Fleece written by and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2009 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To claim his throne, Jason together with his Argonauts must fight Harpies, wild bulls, Scylla, a fierce monster, and cross Charybdis, a dangerous whirlpool, in order to capture the Golden Fleece and return it to his kingdom.
Download or read book Golden Fleece written by Robert J. Sawyer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aboard Argo, a colonization ship bound for Eta Cephei IV, people are very close--there's no other choice. So when Aaron Rossman's ex-wife dies in what seems to be a bizarre accident, everyone offers their sympathy, politely keeping their suspicions of suicide to themselves. But Aaron cannot simply accept her death. He must know the truth: Was it an accident, or did she commit suicide? When Aaron discovers the truth behind her death, he is faced with a terrible secret--a secret that could cost him his life. At the publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book The Golden Fleece written by Robert Graves and published by Penguin Classics. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to reclaim his father's kingdom, Jason has been sent on an impossible mission - to take the golden ram's fleece that lies far away, guarded by a dragon. Jason, who is so attractive that women fall instantly in love with him, sets sail in the Argo, along with the greatest heroes of ancient Greece, including the surly (and often drunk) Hercules, the enchanting musician Orpheus and the battling twins Castor and Pollux. As they battle clashing rocks, monsters and seductresses, watched over by pitiless gods, they will learn that victory comes at a price. In The Golden Fleece Robert Graves transforms Greek myth into a thrilling and richly imagined story, bringing the ancient world vividly alive.
Download or read book The Golden Fleece written by Antonio Donini and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like Jason and his Argonauts, humanitarians often seem to be looking for the Golden Fleece. This book analyzes humanitarian action over the past century and a half, with a view to understanding how humanitarian endeavors seem to have veered from the values of a past golden age of independence, impartiality and neutrality. As the contributors to this collection show, although humanitarian thinking and practice have evolved significantly over the past 150 years, this golden age is as imaginary as a Greek myth. The problems faced by the humanitarian enterprise today are not new but the appearance of humanitarianism in crisis may simply be owing to an increase in the number of worldwide crises, the vast growth of the humanitarian industry, more intense real-time scrutiny made possible by improved communication technologies, and the conditions, restrictions and expectations that this increased scrutiny has generated in the funding environment. Instead of embarking on a quixotic quest for a mythical ideal, the essays in this book provide historical context and real solutions to real problems that affect the lives of millions. Instead of looking to a mythic past, this collection invites us to look to a promising future.
Download or read book Greek Gods Goddesses written by Britannica Educational Publishing and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. At the heart of Greek mythology are exciting stories of drama, action, and adventure featuring gods and goddesses, who, while physically superior to humans, share many of their weaknesses. Readers will be introduced to the many figures once believed to populate Mount Olympus as well as related concepts and facts about the Greek mythological tradition.
Download or read book Jason and the Golden Fleece The Argonautica written by Apollonius (Rhodius.) and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-02-26 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a task that no man has ever completed: to bring back a magical ram's fleece that lies hidden in a far-off land, guarded by an all-seeing serpent. But, one man, Jason, must try. His life depends on it. Upon the orders of the King, Jason must cross deadly seas with the crew of his ship.
Download or read book Jason and the Argonauts Usborne Classics Retold written by Felicity Brooks and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep in the heart of enemy territory, through mountainous seas and uncharted lands, Jason and his fearless crew, the Argonauts, do battle with giants, dragons, monsters and a merciless sea god, to bring the legendary Golden Fleece back to Greece. Thrillingly retold for today's readers, this heroic tale of myths and monsters in the ancient world remains as fresh and exciting as the day it was first written.
Download or read book The Argonautika written by Apollonios Rhodios and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1997-11-30 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Argonautika, the only surviving epic of the Hellenistic era, is a retelling of the tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece, probably the oldest extant Greek myth. Jason, a young prince, is sent on a perilous expedition but comes through various ordeals with the aid of the king's daughter, Medeia, winning the golden fleece and carrying off Medeia herself. He is a very modern figure, not at all Achillean: almost an anti-hero. Along the way, the story incorporates vivid accounts of early exploration and colonizing ventures. Peter Green's lively, readable verse translation captures the swift narrative movement of Apollonios's epic Greek. Apollonios Rhodios (c. 305-235 B.C.), the author of the Argonautika, was appointed Chief Librarian in the legendary library at Alexandria around 265 B.C. His first draft of this poem, composed when he was a very young man, drew scornful reactions from the literati of the day, Kallimachos in particular, who thought epic passé and long poems vulgar. Apollonios withdrew to the maritime island of Rhodes (his work is notable for its nautical expertise), where he hammered out the text as we know it today, returning to eventual success in the city that had rejected him. The compromise that resulted is a fascinating combination of age-old myth and modern treatment that produces a gripping and unforgettable narrative. Peter Green has translated this renowned poem with skill and wit, offering a refreshing interpretation of a timeless story. The cloth edition of the Argonautika includes Peter Green's lively and incisive commentary, the first on all four books since Mooney's in 1912. While clarifying text and background, the commentary takes full advantage throughout of the recent upsurge of scholarly interest in Apollonios. Alternate spelling: Argonautica, Apollonius Rhodius
