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Jason and the Argonauts Part I The Betrayal

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Jason and the Argonauts. Part I The Betrayal. Jason was from Iolcus (modern day Volos). His father was Aeson, King of Iolcus. Aeson was betrayed by Pelias (his half-brother). All of Aeson’s children were killed. Jason survived because he was born during the attack, and presumed still-born. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Jason and the Argonauts

Part I

The Betrayal

Jason was from Iolcus (modern day Volos)

His father was Aeson, King of Iolcus

Aeson was betrayed by Pelias (his half-brother)

All of Aeson’s children were killed

Jason survived because he was born during the attack, and

presumed still-born

Jason was raised, in hiding, by Chiron the centaur

An oracle said one day Pelias would be overthrown