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Jason, in Greek mythology, leader of the Argonauts and son of Aeson, king of Iolcos in Thessaly. His fatherā€™s half-brother Pelias seized Iolcos, and thus for safety Jason was sent away to the Centaur Chiron. Returning as a young man, Jason was promised his inheritance if he fetched the Golden Fleece for Pelias, a seemingly impossible task.

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After many adventures (see Argonaut) Jason abstracted the fleece with the help of the enchantress Medea, whom he married. On their return Medea murdered Pelias, but she and Jason were driven out by Peliasā€™ son and had to take refuge with King Creon of Corinth. Later Jason deserted Medea for Creonā€™s daughter; this desertion and its consequences formed the subject of Euripidesā€™ Medea.