Question

What was Pelias' motive in sending Jason to a distant land in search of the Golden Fleece? Explain.

Answer 1

Jason shows up in his hometown of Iolcus to demand that his wicked uncle Pelias return the throne to him, the rightful heir. Pelias stole the throne from Jason's father, Aeson. King Pelias says, “Sure, no problemo. But first, you have to sail to the distant land of Colchis and fetch the Golden Fleece."

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