Volos is the ancient city Iolcus and Jason's hometown. The fascinating myth of the Argonautic Expedition has survived over time and it has been passed from one generation to the other...No matter how old you are, I am sure you find the search for the Golden Fleece charming and you wish you had the opportunity to be one of the heroes of the Argonautic Expedition. In that case, I 've got good news for you, since there are places in Volos and in Pelion strongly associated with the Argonautic Expedition. So, if you wish you to walk in Jason's footsteps, you should visit these places in Volos and in Pelion:
- Dimini: The Mycenaean settlement that was discovered in Dimini has convinced many archeologists that ancient Iolcus was located there. Thus, it is possible that Jason was born in Dimini's megaron (palace)
- Portaria and Makrinitsa: The Centaurs, mythical half men and half horses creatures lived in the caves of Portaria and Makrinitsa. Jason was taught there by his teacher, the wise Chiron who kept him hidden to protect him from his uncle, king Pelias
- Anavros: Jason lost his sandal in Anavros when he helped the goddess Hera (who was disguised as an old lady) cross the river
- Pefkakia: Archeologists claim that the port of Iolcus was in Pefkakia (i.e. it means pine trees in greek). Argos, Jason's cousin, used timber from the area to built Argo. So, it is very possible that the Argonautic began from Pefkakia. The maritime tradition still exists, as many locals are mariners, fishermen and shipbuilders
- Argo: Argo, Jason' ship and Volos'emblem is at the port of Volos ready for another adventure...
- Afyssos: The beautiful Pelion beach Afyssos was named after the Greek verb "αφίημι" which means to leave. It's where the Argonauts were forced to leave Hercules behind, because he was too heavy and Argo was about to sink!
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