Place

Colchis

The distant realm of Aeetes, the hanging Fleece and the meeting of Jason’s and Medea’s fates.

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Overview

Colchis is not a vague “East” in this story. The source distinguishes palace, Plain of Ares, river, burial custom, Hecate’s temple and Fleece grove. The release presents mythic geography rather than claiming an exact historical map.

Key facts

Keeping the Fleece

After Phrixus sacrifices the ram, its Fleece remains in the Colchian grove of Ares.

Place of trial and flight

The bull trial, earthborn warriors, sleeping dragon and night flight all occur here.

Relationships

Golden Fleecehangs in the grove of Ares
The Fleece hangs on an oak in the Colchian grove of Ares.
Aeetesrules
Aeetes is king of Colchis when Jason arrives.
Medeaflees her father’s land
Medea leaves the palace and boards Argo when Aeetes plans to destroy the ship.

Story appearances

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

Ancient sources

MythWeave distinguishes ancient-source evidence from later adaptations and modern interpretation.

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