along the coast of Thessaly and across to Lemnos (559-608).--Recent
history of Lemnos and stay of the Argonauts there: farewell of
Jason and Hypsipyle (609-909).--Voyage from Lemnos by Samothrace to
the Propontis: reception by the Doliones of Cyzicus
(910-988).--Fight against the Giants: departure and return of the
Argonauts to Cyzicus: sacrifice to Rhea on Mt. Dindymum
(989-1152).--Arrival among the Mysians: rape of Hylas, which is
announced to Heracles (1153-1260).--While Heracles and Polyphemus
search for Hylas they are left behind (1261-1328).--The fate of
Heracles and Polyphemus: arrival of Argo among the Bebrycians
(1329-1362).



APOLLONIUS RHODIUS THE ARGONAUTICA

BOOK I


Beginning with thee, O Phoebus, I will recount the famous deeds of men
of old, who, at the behest of King Pelias, down through the mouth of
Pontus and between the Cyanean rocks, sped well-benched Argo in quest of
the golden fleece.

Such was the oracle that Pelias heard, that a hateful doom awaited
him--to be slain at the prompting of the man whom he should see coming
forth from the people with but one sandal. And no long time after, in
accordance with that true report, Jason crossed the stream of wintry
Anaurus on foot, and saved one sandal from the mire, but the other he
left in the depths held back by the flood. And straightway he came to