chapter 7: Jason and the golden fleece

3: THE JOURNEY BEGINS

I confront my uncle Pelias, who demands the impossible: bring him the Golden Fleece or forfeit my birthright. Guided by Hera, I accept, and the gods bless our voyage with signs and omens. At sunrise we sacrifice bulls to Apollo, feasting in his honor before setting sail. The world falls away behind us as we leave Iolcos for lands no map dares to name.

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