Episode 14: The Man with One Sandal

The Greek Myth Files - A podcast by Prof. R. Scott Smith

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In this episode, we meet Jason, the leader of the Argonauts, who is the famous "man with one sandal." We explore the roots of this story as well as the origin of why the Greek Argonauts sail to the ends of the earth to retrieve the Golden Fleece. And, we talk about a famous wall painting in Pompeii depicting the myth—unlocked by a single clue.