The Argonautica of Apollonius Rhodius

November 5, 2014 By John E. Riutta in John's Blog Tags: apollonius, argonautica, book, Harvard, loeb, rhodius

For those who might not know it, my first and still true scholarly love is not in fact natural history but rather the classics. Indeed, I took up the study of religion at university due to the fact that it was the department in which I could study Greek. However, life being what it is, I “chose a different path” after my undergraduate studies and for some years have neglected my studies in that area. Realizing this and determining to rectify this neglect, I have recently returned to my reading again this subject area.

The first work I’ve now completed in my return to the classics is the Argonautica of Apollonius Rhodius. For those who might be unfamiliar with this work, it is the recounting of the adventures of the famous Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece. I hope those who might be interested will take a few minutes and read the essay I’ve written about it.

John E. Riutta

Founder and publisher of The Well-read Naturalist. Inveterate autodidact. Has repeatedly been found out standing in many fields. Plays well with otters.

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