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In Greek mythology, the Argonauts were a band of heroes who accompanied Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece. They sailed the ship the Argo, hence their name, which literally means "Sailors of the Argo".

The Argonauts were: (Jason and Medea do not count)

  1. Acastus
  2. Calais
  3. Castor
  4. Euphemus
  5. Heracles
  6. Laertes
  7. Polydeuces
  8. Orpheus
  9. Peleus
  10. Telamon
  11. Zetes

See Jason for more details on the quest for the Golden Fleece.

See also Argo Navis.

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