Jason And The Argonauts: A Journey In Quest Of Partnership

Jason and the Argonauts: A Journey in Quest of Partnership
Jason and the Argonauts, the famous Greek myth illustrates love and friendship overcomes the power of domination and greed. I believe Jason follows the partnership model whereas his uncle follows the domination model. Throughout the story, we learn about different kinds of love, which are, parents love, love of friends and sexual love. The myth begins with Pelias murdering Jason’s father to take control of the kingdom. Young Jason escapes with the help of his mother and then grew up in Mount Pelion. He becomes a fine man as he grows up. He sets out to find his mother and to reclaim his throne. When he finds his mother, Pelias gives him an
Jason went out of his way to find men who are talented and many of them were outliers of the society. These men were brave and were loyal towards Jason. These men trusted Jason with their life and would go above and beyond to help him. He was looked upon as a great leader, who can overcome any obstacles thrown at him. His crew knew he cared about them and wanted to lead them home safely. Jason had control over his crew and friends because they had faith in them and trusted his decisions. Jason’s love encouraged them to care about him even more. In reference to the movie, Hercules gave up his live to protect Jason and his friends’ lives. That way they can go home safe and Jason will be able to rescue his mother. Partnership does not necessary have to be within a closed circle of male and female relationship. Partnership can be relationship between two or more people who holds mutual affection towards each other, also known as friendship. Throughout the story of Jason and the Argonauts they go through dangerous tasks. Even when facing the clashing rocks he did not decide to turn around and of give up, he successfully leads the Argonauts safely back
She was a skilled sorceress and high priestess of the temple of Hecate. By the help of Eros, Goddess Hera made Medea fall in love with Jason. King Aeetes challenges him to fight with fire breathing bull and defeat the earth warriors. Medea prepared an ointment, which helped him survive and win the battle. Jason won the challenge, but King Aeetes understood he had insiders help. Then he planned to kill the Argonauts. As Medea knew her father was planning something evil, she decided to help Jason steal the Golden Fleece, only if he marries her and takes her away. The king and her brother Apsyrtus finds out, and chases after them. Medea killed her brother, which caused Aeetes to give up on the chase. She ran way with Jason and the Argonauts after attaining the Golden Fleece. Without the Golden Fleece, King Aeetes becomes powerless and his noblemen kill him. Medea knew her father will die in this process, yet she allowed her father’s life to be taken in order to save Jason’s life. In reference to the movie, during the voyage back to Lolcus, Zeus confesses his love for Medea and wants to make her his lover. But Medea refuses as she loves Jason and knowing displeases the god. This proves Medea was deeply in love with Jason and was willing to go to any extend for him. From the partnership model of Eisler, “Human relations are held together more by pleasure bonds than by fear of pain. The pleasures of caring behaviors are