In Greek antiquity Colchis (present day Georgia) was seen as a distant, dangerous country and as a rich one because of its gold. That is why, the Greek hero Jason was sent to Colchis. His task was to steal the famous Golden Fleece.
The Golden Fleece has a quite real background: In Svanti, north of Colchis, the local people put ram skins fastened by stones on the riverbed. Later on, they shook the gold out of the shaggy coat. In the first half of the 20th century the river Inguri still carried enough gold that the local people could still use this technique.

 

The myth of Jason and the Argonauts has been reimagined in various forms throughout history, but few adaptations are as intriguing as Pier Paolo Pasolini's cinematic interpretation. Pasolini, a masterful storyteller and filmmaker, infused his work with a unique blend of realism and symbolism. His adaptation of this ancient myth captured the essence of the quest, the clash of cultures, and the primal forces of nature. Pasolini's depiction of the relationship between Jason and Medea transcended the boundaries of time and culture, bringing a fresh perspective to this timeless tale.