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"The Jason Voyage" is a 1986 travelogue written by Tim Severin that details an experimental archaeology expedition. The book recounts Severin's journey from Greece to the country of Georgia, navigating the Aegean, Bosporus, and Black Sea. He and his crew undertook the 1,500-mile voyage in a meticulously constructed replica of a Bronze Age Greek galley named Argo. The project was designed to test the historical feasibility of the myth of Jason and the Argonauts.
It appeals to readers interested in maritime history, classical mythology, and hands-on exploration.
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What route does The Jason Voyage describe?
Tim Severin's The Jason Voyage describes an experimental voyage from Greece through the Aegean, the Bosporus, and the Black Sea to Georgia. The journey covered about 1,500 miles.
Why did Tim Severin make The Jason Voyage?
Severin attempted to test whether the journey associated with Jason and the Argonauts could have been made using a historically plausible vessel. The book combines travel narrative with experimental archaeology.
What does the crew sail in The Jason Voyage?
The expedition uses a reconstructed boat designed around ancient Greek sailing possibilities. Its construction and handling are part of the evidence Severin uses to explore the Jason story.
When was The Jason Voyage published?
The Jason Voyage was published in 1986. It records a Greece-to-Georgia expedition through waterways that connect the Aegean and Black Sea.
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