The Golden Fleece (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781617204661)

In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece is the fleece of the gold-haired winged ram, which can be procured in Colchis. It figures in the tale of Jason and his band of Argonauts, who set out on a quest by order of King Pelias for the fleece in order to place Jason rightfully on the throne of Iolcus in Thessaly. The story is of great antiquity - it was current in the time of Homer.

Author: Padraic Colum
ISBN-10: 1617204668
ISBN-13: 9781617204661
Publisher: SMK Books
Language: English
Published: 12/13/2011
Pages: 174
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.3
Point Value: 13
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 20305 / Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles