Questions about Argonauts

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who raised Jason after he was smuggled to Mount Pelion?

The centaur Chiron raised the boy as his own trainer of heroes. This occurred after Alcimede faked a burial and smuggled the infant away from King Pelias.

What happened when Jason lost one sandal crossing the Anauros river?

Jason lost one sandal while helping an old woman who was actually Hera in disguise. The goddess was angry with King Pelias for killing his stepgrandmother Sidero after she had sought refuge in Hera's temple.

How many crew members joined Jason on the ship Argo?

No definite list exists for all fifty-four crew members who joined Jason. Ancient sources like Apollonius Rhodius and Hyginus provide varying lists totaling between forty-six and fifty-five names.

Why did Medea help Jason yoke the brazen-footed bulls?

Hera asked Aphrodite to inspire Medea with love for the man so she could save his life. She gave him a drug to anoint his shield, spear, and body making him immune to fire or iron for one day.

Where did the Argonauts build the city called Emona?

They built a city called Emona which is part of modern-day Ljubljana in Slovenia. This occurred as they returned via a different route crossing the Sea of Scythia according to Sozomen.