# J explained — Bulfinch’s Mythology

> Chapter companion for Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

## 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.

## Character check-ins

### 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 lines

> 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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