- Colchis It was located on the eastern coast of the Black Sea and is known as the place where the Golden Fleece was kept. There Jason traveled with the Argonauts, seeking the precious symbol of royal power.
The princess Medea, the daughter of King Aetis, helped Jason complete his feats. Colchis symbolizes the edge of the known world, exotic and dangerous.
See also: Jason, Medea, Golden Fleece