Jason

American  

[jey-suhn] / ˈdʒeɪ sən /

noun

1. 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.

2. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “healer.”

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Jason British  

/ ˈdʒeɪsən /

noun

1. 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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Jason Cultural  

1. 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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Example Sentences

Historians Timothy Snyder and Marci Shore, as well as philosopher Jason Stanley, left their jobs at Yale University to take positions at the University of Toronto.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

Jason, 53, said he does not mind HMOs existing, but has concerns over the behaviour of some occupiers.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

"Also the movie is saying sometimes it's better not to stay in the relationship," said Wilde, who has two children with her ex, actor Jason Sudeikis, and dated singer Harry Styles.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Plus, Ronaldo and Messi shine, Iran’s sprint to leave the U.S. and Jason Gay on the tournament’s juiciest rivalry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Jason Nez exhaustedly watched the wet ground blue corn mixture heat to a boil on the stove.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith