The story of Jason is the classic tale of vengeance. It begins when Jason's uncle, Pelias kills Jason's father and usurps the throne. Jason's mother smuggles him away, but he returns 20 years later to reclaim his throne. Pelias tells Jason that in order to prove himself he must retrieve the Golden Fleece, a near impossible task. After many adventures, Jason arrives in Colchis, where he asks the king to return the fleece to him. He completes a series of of difficult tasks and marries the sorceress- daughter of the king, Medea. Jason voyages back to Greece where he reclaims his throne. After a while, however, the people become uneasy with Medea's sorcery and they are forced to flee to Iolkos. He falls in love with and marries the daughter of the king. In her rage, Medea murders her and Jason's children. He dies years later depressed and alone.
Stories of love lost and revenge are the most common types of tales we hear. From ancient mythology to modern thriller movies (Taken, for example), we see it everywhere. I believe this is because love is the strongest emotion human beings have and it motivates us more than anything else.
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