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Bulfinch’s Mythology · Chapter

J explained

This chapter provides brief entries on various mythological, legendary, and historical figures and places, including Janiculum, Janus, Jason, Joseph of Arimathea, Jotunheim, Jove, Joyous Garde, Juggernaut, Juno, Jupiter, Jupiter Capitolinus

What happens

This chapter provides brief entries on various mythological, legendary, and historical figures and places, including Janiculum, Janus, Jason, Joseph of Arimathea, Jotunheim, Jove, Joyous Garde, Juggernaut, Juno, Jupiter, Jupiter Capitolinus, and Justice.

Themes in this chapter

  • Heroism and the Quest

    Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece is a classic heroic journey.

  • Mortality and Immortality

    Jupiter and Juno represent immortal deities, while Juggernaut is a Hindu deity.

Characters to notice

  • Jason

    Leader of the Argonauts, seeking the Golden Fleece.

  • Juno

    Wife of Jupiter, queen of the gods; also the particular guardian spirit of each woman.

  • Jupiter

    Chief god of Roman and Grecian mythology, also known as Jove.

Key passages

  • “Jason (Jaˈson), leader of the Argonauts, seeking the Golden Fleece.”

    Jason was the leader of the Argonauts on a quest for the Golden Fleece.

    Defines Jason's role in mythology.

  • “Juno (Juˈno), wife of Jupiter, queen of the gods.”

    Juno, Jupiter's wife, was the queen of the gods.

    Describes Juno's relationship and status.

  • “Jupiter (Juˈpi-ter), Jovis-pater, Father Jove; Jupiter and Jove used interchangeably.”

    Jupiter, also called Jove, was the father of the gods, with both names used interchangeably.

    Explains the equivalence of Jupiter and Jove.

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