Argonauts [r]: Characters (many heroes) from Greek mythology who sailed along with Jason on the Argo. [e]
Greek mythology has numerous characters besides the Argonauts who sailed along with Jason on the Argo, including gods and goddesses, humans. These stories have been a vital part of Western civilization and have been source material for Renaissance painters such as Correggio. Pictured: Leda and the Swan.Painting circa 1532.