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.