In Search Of Myths And Heroes - Jason And The Golden Fleece

The Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts' search for the golden fleece is the ultimate quest. It has been told for over 3,000 years, and has all the ingredients of a good fairytale; heroes and princesses, magic and dragons as well as a dark strain of tragedy at its heart. But was there really an expedition beyond the limits of the known world, to find the fleece of a golden ram?