Artifact

Argo

The ship that turns differently skilled heroes into an expedition and carries their shared fate through danger.

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Overview

Argo is the ship of Jason’s expedition, built by Argus with Athena’s aid. It carries the heroes through the Clashing Rocks; in the Hylas episode, the timing of its departure also leaves Heracles ashore. The vessel therefore joins craftsmanship, collective travel and the changing membership of the crew.

Key facts

Built by craftsman and goddess

The source attributes the ship to Argus’ building and Athena’s assistance.

A machine for collective action

The Clashing Rocks episode requires the whole crew to row on signal before Athena pushes from the stern.

Relationships

Argonaut Expeditioncarries the expedition
Argo makes the crew and their shared fate into a mobile expedition.
Argus the Builderbuilds
Argus the builder constructs Argo.
Athenahelps build
Athena assists Argus in material and construction of the seagoing ship.
Cyzicusis driven back to
A contrary night wind drives the recently departed Argo back to Cyzicus’ shore.
Heraclessails before noticing his absence
The crew sails without knowing Heracles is still searching, leaving him in Mysia.
Symplegadespasses by the dove’s timing
Argo follows the dove’s path and passes the gap through whole-crew rowing.
Athenapushes through from the stern
When the stern is about to be caught, Athena pushes Argo through the final distance.

Story appearances

The ArgonautsArgo in the Argonaut expedition
Argo enters this story through the Argonaut expedition; other versions are handled where their own episodes call for them.

Ancient sources

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