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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]]: ''[[Underworld (TV story)|Underworld]]'')
'''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]]: ''[[Underworld (TV story)|Underworld]]'')


[[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 (novelisation)|The Myth Makers]]'')
[[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]]: ''[[The Myth Makers (novelisation)|The Myth Makers]]'')


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]]: ''[[Dying in the Sun (novel)|Dying in the Sun]]'')
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]]: ''[[Dying in the Sun (novel)|Dying in the Sun]]'')
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== 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]]'')
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[[Category:Myths and legends from the real world]]
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[[Category:Mythological figures]]

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Jason (mythology)

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)

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)

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)

Gold prospectors in 19th century California were nicknamed Argonauts. (PROSE: Whiskey and Water)

Behind the scenes

Many of the names and incidents in Underworld were derived from the myth of Jason and the Argonauts. (INFO: Underworld, DOC: Into the Unknown)