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'''Jason''' was a hero in [[Greek mythology]]. He was a [[captain]] who set on a long quest for the Golden Fleece, which he found hanging on a tree at the end of the world. His crew were called Argonauts. The [[Fourth Doctor]] called [[Jackson (Underworld)|Jackson]] "Jason" when he said goodbye to him; when [[Leela]] asked why, he told her about the myth, then wondered if it was also a [[prophecy]]. ([[TV]]: | '''Jason''' was a hero in [[Greek mythology]]. He was a [[captain]] who set on a long quest for the Golden Fleece, which he found hanging on a tree at the end of the world. His crew were called Argonauts. The [[Fourth Doctor]] called [[Jackson (Underworld)|Jackson]] "Jason" when he said goodbye to him; when [[Leela]] asked why, he told her about the myth, then wondered if it was also a [[prophecy]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Underworld (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Barbara Wright]] compared the quest for [[Merlin's Helm]] to a [[fairy tale]] quest undertaken by [[Sinbad]] or Jason. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Barbara Wright]] compared the quest for [[Merlin's Helm]] to a [[fairy tale]] quest undertaken by [[Sinbad]] or Jason. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Sorcerer's Apprentice (novel)}}) | ||
[[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]] recalled that the ancient Greeks were heroes, like Jason and the Argonauts, but [[Steven Taylor]] replied that real life was never like the myths. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]] recalled that the ancient Greeks were heroes, like Jason and the Argonauts, but [[Steven Taylor]] replied that real life was never like the myths. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Myth Makers (novelisation)}}) | ||
A [[film]] was made of the Jason and the Argonauts myth. [[Ben Jackson]] was reminded of the [[skeleton]]s in that film by the movements of a corpse possessed by a [[Selyoid]]. ([[PROSE]]: | A [[film]] was made of the Jason and the Argonauts myth. [[Ben Jackson]] was reminded of the [[skeleton]]s in that film by the movements of a corpse possessed by a [[Selyoid]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Dying in the Sun (novel)}}) | ||
[[Gold]] prospectors in [[19th century]] [[California]] were nicknamed Argonauts. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Gold]] prospectors in [[19th century]] [[California]] were nicknamed Argonauts. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Whiskey and Water (short story)}}) | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
Many of the names and incidents in ''[[Underworld (TV story)|Underworld]]'' were derived from the myth of Jason and the Argonauts. ([[INFO]]: ''[[Underworld (TV story)|Underworld]]'', [[DOC]]: ''[[Into the Unknown (documentary)|Into the Unknown]]'') | Many of the names and incidents in ''[[Underworld (TV story)|Underworld]]'' were derived from the myth of Jason and the Argonauts. ([[INFO]]: ''[[Underworld (TV story)|Underworld]]'', [[DOC]]: ''[[Into the Unknown (documentary)|Into the Unknown]]'') | ||
[[Category:Myths and legends from the real world]] | [[Category:Myths and legends from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Mythological figures]] | [[Category:Mythological figures]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:52, 18 March 2024
Jason was a hero in Greek mythology. He was a captain who set on a long quest for the Golden Fleece, which he found hanging on a tree at the end of the world. His crew were called Argonauts. The Fourth Doctor called Jackson "Jason" when he said goodbye to him; when Leela asked why, he told her about the myth, then wondered if it was also a prophecy. (TV: Underworld [+]Loading...["Underworld (TV story)"])
Barbara Wright compared the quest for Merlin's Helm to a fairy tale quest undertaken by Sinbad or Jason. (PROSE: The Sorcerer's Apprentice [+]Loading...["The Sorcerer's Apprentice (novel)"])
Vicki recalled that the ancient Greeks were heroes, like Jason and the Argonauts, but Steven Taylor replied that real life was never like the myths. (PROSE: The Myth Makers [+]Loading...["The Myth Makers (novelisation)"])
A film was made of the Jason and the Argonauts myth. Ben Jackson was reminded of the skeletons in that film by the movements of a corpse possessed by a Selyoid. (PROSE: Dying in the Sun [+]Loading...["Dying in the Sun (novel)"])
Gold prospectors in 19th century California were nicknamed Argonauts. (PROSE: Whiskey and Water [+]Loading...["Whiskey and Water (short story)"])
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
Many of the names and incidents in Underworld were derived from the myth of Jason and the Argonauts. (INFO: Underworld, DOC: Into the Unknown)
