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  1. Argonauts - Wikipedia

    The Argonauts (/ ˈɑːrɡənɔːt / AR-gə-nawt; Ancient Greek: Ἀργοναῦται, romanized: Argonaûtai, lit. 'Argo sailors') were a band of heroes in Greek mythology, who in the years before the Trojan War (around …

  2. Argonaut | Definition & Myth | Britannica

    Jason and the Argonauts, American fantasy film, released in 1963, that loosely retells the Greek myth of Jason and features some of the most notable special effects devised by stop-motion animator Ray …

  3. What is an Argonaut? - Origin of the myth and the word

    May 24, 2000 · The word "argonaut" comes from an ancient tale of the bravest heroes in Greek Mythology — Jason and the Argonauts (literally meaning sailors of the Argo).

  4. What Is an Argonaut? The Myth, Animal, and Adventurer

    Aug 24, 2025 · During the California Gold Rush of 1849, prospectors who embarked on the arduous journey to seek their fortune were referred to as “Argonauts.” This underscored the parallels between …

  5. The Argonauts - Greek Legends and Myths

    The Argonauts in Greek mythology were the band of heroes who sailed on board the Argo in the quest for the Golden Fleece. The Argonauts included the likes of Jason, Heracles and Orpheus.

  6. The Story of the Argonauts: A Journey Through Greek Mythology

    Dec 24, 2024 · Among the most iconic narratives in Greek mythology is the saga of the Argonauts, a band of heroes led by the brave Jason on a perilous quest for the Golden Fleece.

  7. Argonauts - Classical Mythology

    The Argonauts, a group of 50 Greek heroes led by Jason, embark on the quest for the Golden Fleece, sailing the ship Argo to Colchis. The standard tale by Apollonius of Rhodes in the "Argonautica" …