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Jason

Jason

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A hero in Greek mythology who leads the Argonauts to find the Golden Fleece
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdʒeɪsən/
  • Literature
: Jasón

Examples

  • April attended the same school as Jason, but was placed in a different classroom.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Ladies and gentlemen, from the flight deck, my name is Jason Dahl and I'll be your captain today.

    United 93 (2006)

  • The mentor was able to quickly win Jason's trust and encourage his creativity.

    Academic text (2003)

  • As with most quests, Jason's journey was much more interesting than the reward at its end.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Castor and Pollux, who accompanied Jason, became Gemini; and Hercules was one of Jason's mates.

    Academic text (2003)

  • In Greek mythology, Jason led the Argonauts on their journey to retrieve the Golden Fleece.

  • Many tales are told about Jason and his adventures with Medea.

  • The story of Jason and the Argonauts is a classic example of heroism in ancient Greece.

Surface Forms

Jason main

Etymology

Jason comes from the Greek name Iason, which comes from the verb iasthai meaning 'to heal'. So Jason originally meant 'healer', like a doctor or someone who makes people well.