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ARGO
a Greek monoreme

In Greek mythology, Argo is a unique ship as it is endowed with the ability to speak. Argo was the ship Jason (hero and leader of the Argonauts) sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece. Athena (goddess associated with wisdom, craft, and warfare) supervised the construction of this largest ship ever built and fitted the bow with a speaking timber cut from the sacred oaks of Dodona that could render prophecies. Jason asked the bravest men to join him by sending his messengers to announce his mission to the world. His final assembly included Heracles (Hercules), Orpheus (the most talented music player of the ancient times), and other heroes from all over Greece.

According to the legend, Jason’s uncle Pelias had usurped the throne of Iolcos, which rightfully belonged to Jason’s father. Because of a prophecy that Jason would someday do him harm, King Pelias sent Jason on a seemingly impossible quest to bring the Golden Fleece back from distant Colchis. On the voyage to Colchis, Jason and his crew of Argonauts encountered numerous adventures like battling Harpies and giants. They became the first humans to pass through the Symplegades (the Clashing Rocks.) When they finally arrived in Colchis, King Aeëtes said that Jason could have the Fleece just as long he completed three nearly impossible tasks. With the help of Medea, the daughter of Aeëtes, Jason completed the tasks, grabbed the Golden Fleece and Medea, and sailed the Argo back to Greece.

After the successful journey, the the Argo ship was consecrated to Poseidon in the Isthmus of Corinth. It was then translated into the sky and turned into the constellation of Argo Navis (the ship Argo.)

This beautiful wood model of the ARGO ship 28" long x 18" tall x 5.5" wide (when the oars deployed, the width becomes 14".) It will be shipped with the oars not deployed. $1,590  Shipping and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other places: $300 flat rate. This model is in stock and can be shipped within 5 business days.

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Learn more about the Argo here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argo

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Argonaut-Greek-mythology