Jason
Classical Mythology. a hero, the leader of the Argonauts, who at the request of his uncle Pelias retrieved the Golden Fleece from King Aeëtes of Colchis with the help of Medea.
a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “healer.”
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How to use Jason in a sentence
Wanting to complete the fourth of his five daily prayers uninterrupted, Jason continued for the next few minutes without responding to the officer.
'I Don’t Think You’re Going to Be Eating Tonight.' Muslims Describe Ramadan in U.S. Prisons | Sanya Mansoor | May 12, 2021 | TimeJason had spent the whole day fasting as part of the holy month of Ramadan, refraining from both food and drink for more than 14 hours.
'I Don’t Think You’re Going to Be Eating Tonight.' Muslims Describe Ramadan in U.S. Prisons | Sanya Mansoor | May 12, 2021 | TimeJason usually has some “tricks of the trade” to keep himself occupied while fasting, like reading the Quran or listening to Islamic lectures.
'I Don’t Think You’re Going to Be Eating Tonight.' Muslims Describe Ramadan in U.S. Prisons | Sanya Mansoor | May 12, 2021 | TimeOn Paige Hathaway’s set of an artifact-filled basement, Boddie, playing “Jay” — short for Domingo’s middle name, Jason — portrays them all, and others.
‘A Boy and His Soul’ is an actor’s valentine to Aretha, Marvin Gaye, and Earth, Wind & Fire | Peter Marks | March 26, 2021 | Washington PostJason, former Dallas Cowboy tight end and long-time Liberty parent will be joining the Liberty Christian coaching staff as Head Football Coach.
In second retirement, Jason Witten to coach at Dallas-area high school | Des Bieler | February 2, 2021 | Washington Post
Ten of the callers identified the man as Jason Polanco of the Bronx.
Jason Berry received a 1992 Alicia Patterson Fellowship for his coverage of demagogues in Louisiana.
In an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer, her boyfriend, Jason Anderson, said Craig-Lewis was “all consumed” by her job.
The Mystery Death Of A Female Firefighter | Christopher Moraff | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTJason did as he was coached, and not surprisingly, he lost the girl.
The Secret World of Pickup Artist Julien Blanc | Brandy Zadrozny | December 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBorn in Kuwait, Jason languished in college in the States (“It was a cultural thing”) and says he became clinically depressed.
The Secret World of Pickup Artist Julien Blanc | Brandy Zadrozny | December 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIf Jason had married Selina without opposition, his congregation would have been enraged.
Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington KellandAnd all such things as have been comprised in five books by Jason, of Cyrene, we have attempted to abridge in one book.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousShe returned to Colchis, where a reconciliation took place between her and Jason.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantThis unexpected assistance was gratefully accepted, and Jason bravely waded into the shallowest part of the stream.
Stories of Old Greece and Rome | Emilie Kip BakerJason promised to obey his tutor's instructions, and, girding on his sword, set out on the journey to his native city.
Stories of Old Greece and Rome | Emilie Kip Baker
British Dictionary definitions for Jason
/ (ˈdʒeɪsən) /
Greek myth the hero who led the Argonauts in quest of the Golden Fleece. He became the husband of Medea, whom he later abandoned for Glauce
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Cultural definitions for Jason
A hero of classical mythology. Jason was the heir to a kingdom in Greece, but his cousin seized the throne. The cousin insisted that the gods would not allow Jason to become king until Jason brought back the miraculous Golden Fleece from a distant country. After many harrowing adventures with his companions, the Argonauts, and with the help of the sorceress Medea, he brought back the fleece. Medea, through her craft, arranged for Jason's cousin to be killed. Jason and Medea then went into exile, raised a family, and lived happily, until Jason announced plans to divorce Medea and marry a princess. Medea, enraged, killed the children she had borne Jason and Jason's bride as well and used her magic to escape. Jason then wandered about, a man out of favor with the gods, and was eventually killed when his old ship, the Argo, fell on him.
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