I’ve always been a fan of Greek mythology, so when I
saw this range of Penguin’s Little Black Classics (just 80p each – bargain!), Jason and Medea was one of the first that my
eager hands grabbed.
If you’re not already familiar with the story of Jason and
the Argonauts this probably isn’t a very good place to start as it drops us
straight into Jason reaching Colchis on his errand for the Golden Fleece, and
being set an impossible task by Aeëtes – to yoke two flame breathing
bulls and plow a field with serpents teeth which would sprout into an army of
earth-born men who he must then defeat.
Aided by Aeëtes daughter, Medea,
Jason accomplishes the task – which is where this book ends.
If you’re after the full story then you’re likely to be
dissatisfied (I’m always disappointed when we don’t get to hear the end of
their tale, having long been a fan of the unhappy-ever-after ending), but if
you want a quick dip into one of the more exciting parts of the tale, then this
is the book for the job.
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