Talk:Golden Fleece
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And in French the Golden Fleece is the Toison d'Or. In Italian, Jupiter is now Giove. But why are we being told this? Wetman 02:01, 28 Jan 2004 (UTC)
Well, Colchis is in modern Georgia...I guess that's why. Probably still unnecessary. Adam Bishop 02:03, 28 Jan 2004 (UTC)
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[edit] Australian petrol station
There used to be an Australian petrol station chain called "Golden Fleece".
[edit] Attention needed
This article could be improved by adding additional sections; see Wikipedia:Guide to layout#Structure of the article for more guidelines. A more concise introduction would also be an improvement. Lastly, the article does not cite its sources.
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- I've conformed the article to the style guide and changed the name of the section listing sources from "Literature" to "Sources" to make it clearer. Canon 14:48, 8 January 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Robert Graves
Is Graves' interpretation based on evidence? Canon 21:34, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
- Unless someone objects, I'll move the apparently idiosyncratic Graves interpretation to the Sources section. Canon 13:21, 30 April 2006 (UTC)
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- Since there were no objections, I moved Graves' interpretation to the Sources list since it seems akin to other interpretations listed that do not have much scholarly support. Canon 02:06, 4 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Takin
Anyone know an academic reference for the idea of the Golden Fleece being the skin of a takin (Budorcas taxicolor)? It seems like a very widespread rumour, at least wherever takins are concerned...Koromislo 01:16, 20 August 2006 (UTC)
- An oddly literal reading, drawing upon an animal that was unknown in the Aegean or the Caucasus, where the myth circulated. Myth never employs exotic creatures, even to assemble monsters. The uses of fleeces when taking oaths or in other chthonic ritual is taken up by Jane Ellen Harrison, A Prolegomena to the Study of Greek Religion. --Wetman 01:36, 20 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Interpretations
I've restored the interpretations section to represent the prevailing opinion of the archeological community and the chief alternatives. Canon 13:41, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
