The myth of Jason and the Argonauts - Iseult Gillespie

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Hercules, the strongest man alive with a mighty heart to match. Orpheus, charmer of nature and master of music. Castor and Pollux, the twin tricksters. The Boreads, sons of the North Wind who could hurtle through the air. Brought together by a young man’s call for help, these heroes joined forces and named themselves the Argonauts. Iseult Gillespie traces their quest to steal the Golden Fleece.
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[@unholyravioli989]

I love you guys

[@unholyravioli989]

Thanks for hearting guys. Love from India.

[@nancyM1313]

Thanks📚💻🎧

[@quintenwhyte6660]

Argonauts... Assemble!

[@planktonfun1]

What about the amazon rainforest???! No?

[@ShauryaSingh-ts2oc]

Avengers: We are the earth's mightiest heroes Argonauts: That's cute.

[@simonamorim8178]

The avengers but if every member was as powerful as thor.

[@KafshakTashtak]

I thought some of the Avengers belonged to the Galaxy.

[@hemavathi4781]

Nice....😂😂

[@putingtigre5333]

I want a movie

[@brianxu6460]

@@putingtigre5333 me too

[@sofiebonnesen]

Jason: “Argonauts assemble!”

[@moduleheadindependentcreat8158]

Meh

[@minms38]

Jason: captain greek/greece Or may greece version of Nick fury (Continue the tread)

[@minms38]

Hulk: Hercules

[@yana-rv]

Jason: Argonauts......assemble

[@nolanknight4162]

marvel fangirl

[@iamtrying2690]

Marvel: We have the Avengers DC: We have the Justice League Greeks: Hold my Iliad.

[@minxes69]

How about hold my wine 🍷

[@mitologieantiche3458]

Greeks: Hold my Iliad, Odyssey, Theogony, Argonautica, Dionysiaca and a few other epic poems.

[@miklosernoehazy8678]

@@mitologieantiche3458 ...Argonautica (the voyage of the Argo)... ... that's the epic poem by Appolonius of Rhodes that you want to mention...

[@mitologieantiche3458]

Miklos Ernoehazy There are at least three extant Argonautica… one by Apollonius Rhodius, one by Valerius Flaccus and one from the Orphic cult.

[@miklosernoehazy8678]

@@minxes69 ...that would be "hold my kylix"...

[@megamaniscoolrightguys2749]

1. The land of "Colchis" is thought to be the present day country of Georgia. 2. By the mythological timeline of the Greeks, the tale of Jason and the Argonauts predates the Trojan War. 3. The ancient Greeks considered the Argo the first ship of its kind to go on a high-sea voyage, adding to the notion of the great antiquity of the story.

[@user-mk5xk3gm3b]

Colchis is not "thought to be" Georgia it is indeed Georgia. Colchis is an ancient Georgian Kingdom.

[@bobobsen]

@@user-mk5xk3gm3b ეგრისი

[@TakoGoksadze]

If you look at the map it’s obvious that it’s today’s Georgia . Colchis and Greeks had trade relations in ancient times

[@voiceinmyhead7483]

@@user-mk5xk3gm3b colchis ancestors are Mingrelians and lazs they are not georgians

[@user-mk5xk3gm3b]

@@voiceinmyhead7483 it was western Georgia in general not only we (Megrels/Laz), Svan also. And yes, we're Georgians. Georgia was created by uniting two ancient Kartvelian kingdoms of Colchis and Iberia, thus creating united Georgia. Georgian/Kartvelian is an umbrella term refering to every Kartvelian tribe which has contributed to creating of Georgia. We're Georgians and have contributed to our homeland as much as other Georgians from different regions. Be quiet when you know nothing.

[@depsatico1834]

GOD FINALLY, IVE BEEN WISHING FOR SOMEONE TO TALK ABOUT THE ARGONAUTS

[@sonsbury9855]

depsatico yay astronauts!! Wait what?

[@monochromeart7311]

Bell from DanMachi has the skill "argonaut" I think

[@elliehathaway3694]

I wanted Persephone

[@idcthatsnoneofmybusiness3332]

someone should make a movie based on this tho

[@monochromeart7311]

@@idcthatsnoneofmybusiness3332 Darling?

[@rzasian]

Basically Ancient Greek Avengers?

[@mariamm9400]

Oh u know it

[@oliverfalco7060]

Yeah, is like infinity war

[@samuelademeso9041]

Or ancient Greek justice league

[@FlaviusBelisarius-ck6uv]

Precisely!

[@TauGeneration]

I can't wait for ancient Greek Loki, Ultron and Thanos

[@quinnholloway5400]

Argonauts: Get busy with ladies Hercules: *Vietnam Flashback to when he Killed his Wife and Kids*

[@DARTH-R3VAN]

Wasn't that Kratos

[@quinnholloway5400]

@@DARTH-R3VAN I am not gonna grace you with any answer other then Yes, but Kratos wasn't really in a lot of greek myths

[@Causistica]

Lol more like Heracles was already getting down and didn't need a lady.

[@dragonbullets2763]

@@DARTH-R3VAN kratoss is not a greek god lol . it's a videogame character in the greek mythology . also hercules did kill his family

[@jackmcfarland3738]

I thought his curse was gone

[@unholyravioli989]

Mom: Why aren't you studying. Me: I AM

[@redcannonbusterxl411]

Lol

[@bobobsen]

1:51 Hercules on simp patrol

[@zaeeshah1451]

WAIT HE NEVER FINISHED WHAT WAS THE MOST HORRIBLE PRICE OF ALL??? FOR THE FINAL TASK

[@carlosibay3900]

Medea, I think?

[@arnavsinghvi7277]

that when he reaches Colchis, he meets Pelias who gives him an impossible task to tame his sun horses gifted from his father helios. meanwhile there is a witch named Medea who is frowned upon the gods so the gods make Medea love Jason so Medea helps Jason in return of his love. so she puts a balm to tame the horses but Pelias anyways orders his men to execute Jason in the morning. so Medea overheard this and told the Argonauts to sail in the night and steal the golden fleece. but then overtime Jason starts loving someone else and Medea gets jealous and kills their two kids. and Jason is shocked and leaves alone to sleep under the Argo and the oar kills Jason while he is sleeping.

[@ajibara9970]

how come an oar can kill him?

[@Lord_Of_Night]

@@ajibara9970 He fell asleep on his ship and the oar fell on his head, killing him.

[@semicolon2599]

@@Lord_Of_Night According to many other versions of the story, the ship, rotted from old age, fell on him, not the oar.

[@aniruddhadatta8098]

I read these myths as a kid ..... It's so great to revisit them

[@mikep3180]

Actually the pigeon flew through the rocks as they were closing and then returned to the ship , where Jason saw that only its tail had been damaged from the rocks , so their ship passed through with only the aft being damaged

[@szymonokun9841]

aft, the rear end of ships :D

[@mikep3180]

@@szymonokun9841 👌

[@wrylysmiley]

If only he repaired it properly...

[@jeffquilpio4193]

"Ye shall return here with the fleece;but meanwhile both going and returning, countless trials await you." -Idmon's prophecy, in Argonautica by Apolionus Rhodiu

[@lguffee4930]

Rock: Ha ha, I’ve got you now! Argonauts: *Releases Dove* Dove: It’s cool, they’re with me. Rock: *Stops crushing*

[@kissmy1121]

Yeah this part wasnt explained , before they crossed the rocks Athena told them that they would have to release a dove before they crossed.If the dove went through unharmed , their ship would do the same . (Also it didnt pass unharmed , it got hit at the very end of its tail , and so did the ship , but it wasnt any serious damage)

[@heynyquildriver]

Castor and Pollux: The secret two members of the demigods in the Prophecy of Seven.

[@calyco2381]

You. Don't. Spoil. Me.

[@firajessica806]

I was expecting some FGO reference, but since this video doesn't mentioned Medea and Atalante, I'm disappointed

[@ploofthesheep2887]

i thought it was Atalanta?

[@Seblak]

Medea Is a Princess of Colchis, so she appears later

[@Tom-oi2tm]

This is just part one, no? They haven't got the fleece yet.

[@anon7945]

LoL everything is a Fgo reference already

[@wrylysmiley]

@@Seblak And Atalanta a fair while after that

[@kidpeligro7878]

In short, the Avengers of Greek Mythology "Ancient Greece's Mightiest Heroes."

[@ozzyking9607]

Marvel: we have the avengers! Jason: we have Hercules

[@MusaMansu]

The funny thing is, so do the Avengers. He joined the team in the 1960s comics.

[@Thatsreallynotme]

Marvel: Avengers is the greatest crossover ever made Ancient Greece: Hold my wine!

[@Skinniest_Kween]

Jason and The Augonauts: **Exist** Hollywood: "this is free real estate."

[@emred4653]

Screw jason he ruined medea's life completely and lied to her

[@Madhattersinjeans]

I've heard Jason described as the Chad of Greek history.

[@wrylysmiley]

@@Madhattersinjeans Err Heracles/Hercules had over fifty women and impregnated at least that many, so many descendants, in fact, that they called themselves the Heracleidae so you decide who the true Chad was lol

[@audiazham4789]

Mostly succesful demigod is a chad, just like their parents do. Zeus succc

[@ploofthesheep2887]

medea killed their children when jason divorced her two children her children

[@emred4653]

@@ploofthesheep2887 because jason took everything from her and she knew jason didnt care about her.that was only way she could hurt him

[@nabhchandra_]

I am an atheist... But that doesn't stop me from knowing about every kind of mythological tales. These are so interesting!

[@guynumber3100]

Odd flex there chief

[@ChBrahm]

Jason: The First Argonaut The Incredible Hercules Invinvible Orpheus

[@PhillipRottingham]

Best cliffhanger since Infinity War...

[@Entias]

So that's it huh? We some kind of Fleece Squad?

[@deaddok999]

Advengers: We got a Hulk Justice League: We got a Superman Argonauts:We got a Demigod that can hold a Planet and is the son of a Deity

[@typhoonofideas]

Great animation as usual. I was always fascinated by the Jason story, its psychological and metaphysical meanings and interpretations.

[@richtigmann1]

animation could actually be a lot better

[@typhoonofideas]

@@richtigmann1 Maybe, there's always the room for it. Nevertheless, it really pleased my eye to watch this one.

[@AmArtGraphics]

Argonauts… Assemble!!!

[@RoKuSa007]

I get a rush of dopamine from TedEd video Notification. I guess i am addicted to them 😅😁❤❤

[@RoronoaRandy]

There was a show on BBC called Atlantis, an absolutely AMAZING TV show, it was cancelled for unknown reasons after 2 seasons even though it had a huge following and its storyline was leading to the story of Jason and the argonauts

[@rixku3358]

The argonauts: we have powers. We have flight arability. Jason: I have none of that.

[@randomark6775]

Video : _A group of Demi gods and her-_ Me : *Avengers*

[@blackatmoonowl]

You could also do the other story based on her book Song of Achilles,

[@nobody-nb6uw]

this is the most effin cliffhanger video ever in teded,,,was expecting the medea and fleece part wth

[@calingligore]

Still no part 2?

[@brendanyuki1059]

I only wish that more were here like Perseus, Atalanta Diomedes and also Autolycus

[@deepalipatil521]

I was for soooo long for u to make a video on the Argonauts! Thanks for making this great video!!

[@oldmonk6.9]

Avengers: We are Earth's mightiest heroes Argonauts: Have you met us?

[@Marcopolo9]

And just like the avengers this video ended on a cliffhanger lol

[@poppyflorist]

There still could be an idea!! The Argonauts initiative.

[@life_is_a_myth]

🎵Jason and the pussycats...🎵 lol... I hope someone gets this Nickelodeon reference.😂

[@tabletaussendienst2721]

Yes

[@timtooniadam1098]

Hercule's squire: ( gets captured by nymphs) HELP ME! Jason: nah, its fine

[@deiatro2127]

I’m reading the second Percy Jackson series rn, and the breads were in it I was SOOO excited

[@jayhan94]

I have an army We have Hercules

[@YaraZapi]

*Atalante (the most famous greek huntress) just sitting in the back twiddling her thumbs* Atalante: I was there too... not that anyone seems to remember. *Medea (the princess of colchis and witch of colchis) planning to punish her husband Jason* Medea: Tell me about it...

[@NiamhAllStar21]

Most ambitious crossover event in history

[@moleman3708]

The most ambitious crossover.

[@19jacj27]

I’ll patiently wait for a Perseus & Medusa Ted-ed video. My favourite.

[@Argenisdrpride1]

Love this series. Please continue to indulge us with knowledge!

[@amriteshbhardwaj2801]

Oh god cant wait for part2 Myth videos are just great

[@anshumanbanik4850]

As far as I know, Atalanta was also a member of the Argonauts. Riordan mentions it in his book.

[@huskiesarethebest1142]

Wait I want to know the end of the story. Will there be a part 2? I love the annimation and the videos. I alway binge watch them when I have time.

[@demaliakhil1376]

*Avengers : Greek Myth edition*

[@davisantos2187]

*Greek

[@elliehathaway3694]

Greek you ******* Don’t mess it up there are clear distinctions

[@davisantos2187]

@Alfa&Omega 00000 It was just a observation, a little correction, nothing else.

[@davisantos2187]

@Alfa&Omega 00000 The correction has already been made. You can ignore my reply now.

[@davisantos2187]

@Alfa&Omega 00000 originally, the comment said "Avengers: Roman Myth Edition"

[@VinnyPTAstartes]

Been waiting for this for a long time. Thanks Ted-Ed

[@connorgolden4]

The 60’s movie is classic but damn I’d love to see a modern rendition. The only reason I’m happy no one’s made a new version is because I know Hollywood would muck it up l.

[@Blokewood3]

There is a 2000 miniseries made by Hallmark. It doesn't have Harryhausen's great work, but it sticks a bit more closely to the source material.

[@kk_cats6072]

Castor and Pollux -Twins -Redheads -Tricksters FRED AND GEORGE

[@katherinezogbi1849]

y’all should do a video on the statute of limitations and if they are necessary

[@YasserUM]

I'd watch a Jason and the Argonauts series with these animations.

[@jomolololo4398]

In my school we read Men and Gods , a set of greek lit ,these stories , and Jason and the Argonauts was one of the most Epic !!!

[@manjujain9693]

I have read Circe and it is *chef kiss*

[@AxiumKnight]

You can't leave us on a cliff hanger...

[@SilverCrow0101]

Argonauts assemble.

[@Je.rone_]

Same last name "Gillespie" so i clicked the video☺

[@blizy8370]

Hello there my name is Vito as well(•‿•) And my brother is called Luka Nice to see someone with my name it is quite rare(・∀・) And the name backwards is otiv and akul akuluka and Otivito

[@Je.rone_]

@@blizy8370 very intriguing!

[@k92129001]

Avengers: we are totally awesome Argonauts: screw you

[@ayushchawdhary537]

Background music is really cool.

[@catoctober8005]

Hercules:told you we should focus,Jason

[@bloodcorer]

We need an Action-RPG game based on the Argonauts YESTERDAY!

[@maureencora1]

Glad I've Got the 1963 Movie on DVD.

[@cosmiccosmog3919]

infinity war: were the most ambitious crossover in the world ancient Greece: hold my olive oil

[@maxwoo9695]

*Two random dudes with nothing born from egg* Me: ok? *Two guys with wings Not born from egg* me: *excuse me what*

[@kpando4952]

So this is the true biggest crossover

[@crysty6799]

Can u guys make a video about what happens during depression?

[@TheReubstar]

Wonderful! I watched the movie as a child and never knew this backstory! Thanks for posting!

[@llt8101]

Hercules isn't the Greek name for the character. It's just the name that the Romans gave to the Greek character.

[@patriciadioknoia8822]

THIS SHOULD BE A MOVIE 😳

[@sakunalt3500]

Patricia Diokno There is a movie 🎥 but it’s old. You maybe interested though.

[@idie2game771]

It'd watch a new version of this if done right!

[@kirstenc4279]

Will there be a sequel to this episode?

[@ibrahimhakkiuslu]

sure

[@Garl_Vinland]

And like Infinity war, you leave us with a cliffhanger

[@mr.sinister1279]

Can't wait for the movie!!

[@theace1383]

You got the clashing rocks wrong they actually had to release the dove first and if it could pass they would be able to pass too and in fact it managed to pass but some feather of its tail got smashed so they ship managed to pash too but a part of its back got smashed too

[@tastyjason4136]

i’m cold guys can somebody send a blanket to 56 greenville road?

[@bnoutay]

Can you guys do one about Medea next?

[@עפרניר]

Can you pleaaaaase make more riddles?!?!?

[@isurcantu5560]

I need the episode No. 2!!!

[@ChuckleHoneybear]

He went to camp half blood and said lets do it

[@Jamgelo]

I aint forgiving these guys for killing talos

[@xcar0982]

In modern times, this adventure would be named "The Greekvengers", BTW wasn't Atalanta with them?

[@guadalupemartinez3457]

Aww hercules staying loyal out there

[@Grayson4795]

More Greek mythology plzzzz I love these

[@a_silent_monk]

And then Argo ll Rest in peace Jason

[@natalieclark5224]

RIP.

[@pizzamafioso9191]

Now that is an interesting plot for a show

[@mysteryGuySaysHi]

Have you heard of Medea?

[@elim.4204]

I can kinda imagine this as a dnd campaign

[@icelingbolt]

Sounds like a dnd campaign

[@soupy1]

So when did they fight the skeletons?

[@epicdestroyerxd6285]

Now this is an Avengers level threat

[@Pandajo]

Jason left his baby mama and kids on an island, While goes on adventures? Sounds like any anime protagonist's father to me

[@andymandy1235]

that really helped me with my summary for school lol

[@o_dog9691]

Why did people make the myth I need help. Like Zeus was to explain lighting and Poseidon to explain the ocean etc. why for this myth

[@coffeewolf5789]

I feel like this is the long crossover fanfic to end all long crossover fanfics