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Golden Fleece (Noun)

Meaning

In Greek mythology, a fleece of gold owned by the king of Colchis and guarded in a sacred grove by a dragon; recovered by Jason and the Argonauts.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Jason's ultimate goal was to retrieve the Golden Fleece and return it to King Pelias.
  • According to legend, the Golden Fleece was hidden in a grove, fiercely guarded by a serpent.
  • Hercules, a member of the Argonauts, was instrumental in retrieving the Golden Fleece from the island of Colchis.
  • In ancient Greece, the story of Jason and the Golden Fleece was told and retold for generations.
  • The recovery of the Golden Fleece is often seen as a symbol of bravery and cunning in the face of overwhelming odds.

Hypernyms

  • Fleece
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