Jason (Argonaut) (Earth-616)

Early Life[]

When Jason was born he was saved from King Pelias by having female attendants cluster around the infant and cry as if he were stillborn. Fearing that Pelias would eventually notice and kill her son, his mother sent him away to be reared by the centaur Chiron. She claimed that she had been having an affair with him all along. Pelias, fearing that his ill-gotten kingship might be challenged, consulted an oracle, who warned him to beware of a man wearing only one sandal.

Quest for the Golden Fleece[]

In 1289, B.C.^[1]; Jason returned to claim his rightful place as king. Pelias told Jason that he would give up the throne if Jason would go out and retrieve the golden fleece. He was contacted by Hera who offered to help the young hero.

She sent him to Argus a brilliant ship builder who constructed the Argo the fastest ship in the land. He recruited the best warriors from across Greece; forming the Argonauts sets off and overcomes many obstacles and adventures on the way to Colchis.^[2]

The first place they landed on the journey was the Isle of Fear. It is here they battled a Griffin and Medusa. Who they appear to slay with an arrow stealing her golden apples.^[3] Whilst on their journey, they were attacked by a Hydra. Hercules cut off it's head and pours a sealant on its neck, preventing it from regenerating. Eurytus praised Hercules that he always was the smartest one of them.^[4]

On the journey there the Jason Argonauts landed on the island of Mysia. Where Hylas went to collect water and was seduced by some water Nymphs. The beautiful creatures drag the boy into their pond and he's never seen again. Hercules searched for days, but the Argonauts were forced to leave their friend on the island to hunt for his missing friend.^[1]

Finally, with the help of Hera, he reaches King Etes. Hera arranged for Cupid to make King Etes's daughter, Medea, fall in love with Jason. Jason asked Etes for the fleece, but Etes says Jason must plow a field of dragon's teeth, which will spring up into a crop of armed men who must be cut down as they advance and attack. Jason agreed, though he believed the task will result in his death. Thanks to Cupid's bow, however, Medea gave Jason a magical potion that gives give him invincibility for one day. She also tells him to throw a rock into the middle of the army because it will lead the armed men to kill each other. The next day, Jason proved victorious. The treacherous king will not give him the fleece, however. He plans to kill Jason. ^[5]

Medea helped him again by leading him to the Golden Fleece, where Orpheus used his musical ability to charm the beast guarding it, they then fled on the Argos. They had to visit by Circe, to absolve her of her sins. Sersi absolved Medea of the act of playing a part in her father's death, but upon hearing the full circumstances, she sent them on their way.^[5]

Return Home[]

Sailing aboard the Argo on their way home Jason noticed Hercules seemed eager for the return. He was surprised by his anticipation and asked him about it. He mentioned looking forward to reuniting with his wife, which Jason found amusing, teasing him about her aging while he, being immortal, remained forever young. But Hercules insisted on the importance of being with friends and family, disregarding his jest. Afterward, Hercules climbed up to the sail of the ship to speak with the Talking Oak of Dodona. Jason watched as he conversed with the oracle, only to be interrupted by the sudden attack of the Hydra on the ship. Amidst the chaos, Hercules and the Argonauts battled for their lives, as foretold events and the impending danger unfolded.^[4]

On their return, the Argonauts encountered the giant Talos near Crete, and Hera was able to help Jason one last time by showing him the way to defeat it.^[5] Later, Jason marries another woman, and Medea becomes so angry that she kills both the bride and her own two sons fathered by Jason.^[4]

Death[]

After many years, Hercules returned to find his friend Jason pinned under the drydocked Argo, which had toppled over onto his friend. Lifting the boat off Jason, Hercules was disheartened to find that his friend had been mortally wounded and was dying. When Hercules suggested taking him to a doctor, Jason declined, telling Hercules that he had lived a great life filled with adventure and that it was his time to die. After his friend's final words, Hercules prepared a funeral, cremating Jason's body within the burning Argo.^[4] Following his demise, he was escorted to Olympus where he was welcomed into the divine realm to dwell among the gods. As time passed, owing to their valorous deeds, numerous members of the Argonauts gradually ascended to join him and share in the celestial abode among the divine entities.^[6]

Modern Age[]

Jason and the Argonauts were later forced by Ares along with the other Olympians and heroes of myth when his son Alexander was captured by Mikaboshi. With the help of Zeus, Alexander was freed, and the Kami assisted the Olympians against Mikaboshi.^[6]