Jason

[ jey-suhn ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. a hero, the leader of the Argonauts, who at the request of his uncle Pelias retrieved the Golden Fleece from King Aeëtes of Colchis with the help of Medea.
2. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “healer.”

Jason

/ ˈdʒeɪsən /

noun

1. Greek myth the hero who led the Argonauts in quest of the Golden Fleece. He became the husband of Medea, whom he later abandoned for Glauce

Jason

1. A hero of classical mythology . Jason was the heir to a kingdom in Greece , but his cousin seized the throne. The cousin insisted that the gods would not allow Jason to become king until Jason brought back the miraculous Golden Fleece from a distant country. After many harrowing adventures with his companions, the Argonauts , and with the help of the sorceress Medea , he brought back the fleece. Medea, through her craft, arranged for Jason's cousin to be killed. Jason and Medea then went into exile, raised a family, and lived happily, until Jason announced plans to divorce Medea and marry a princess. Medea, enraged, killed the children she had borne Jason and Jason's bride as well and used her magic to escape. Jason then wandered about, a man out of favor with the gods, and was eventually killed when his old ship, the Argo, fell on him.

Example Sentences

Hopes for the future appear to be pinned on doing a deal with the American financier Jason Mudrick, who is already a major creditor through his firm Mudrick Capital Management.

From BBC

They’re going for a kind of holiday-themed “Mission: Impossible” or “Jason Bourne” vibe, which is lightly amusing for all of five minutes.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rams were not able to to tneutralize the Dolphins on the ensuing possession, and Jason Sanders extended the lead with a 50-yard field goal.

From Los Angeles Times

Jason was jailed for nearly four years for driving offences but he was let out eight months early as part of the government's early release scheme to deal with overcrowding and poor conditions.

From BBC

In the sketch, “Night Club Line” he inhabits a Miami club owner, who attempts to shape his bouncer, played by Jason Momoa, into a kinder man to the ladies and clubbers.

From Salon