Dead Set Legend
25 08 2006
In year eight history we are going to be looking at urban legends next week which has me thinking about legends generally. And so along comes this doco.
IN SEARCH OF MYTHS AND HEROES: JASON AND THE GOLDEN FLEECE
The Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts’ search for the golden fleece is the ultimate quest. It has been told for over 3,000 years, and has all the ingredients of a good fairytale; heroes and princesses, magic and dragons as well as a dark strain of tragedy at its heart. But was there really an expedition beyond the limits of the known world, to find the fleece of a golden ram?
Sunday 27 August 2006 7.30pm
ABC Rating: (PG)
Duration: 55 mins
It’s not strictly on topic but the idea of why we have legends and the purpose they serve is an interesting one.
