Which hero led the Argonauts to find the Golden Fleece?

The story behind the answer

Jason is correct: he assembled the Argonauts—heroes like Heracles (Hercules), Orpheus, and Atalanta—and sailed on the Argo to Colchis to retrieve the Golden Fleece, a symbol of royal legitimacy. Sent by King Pelias to complete this perilous quest, Jason succeeded with the help of Medea, who used magic to overcome King Aeëtes’ trials and tame the fire-breathing bulls guarding the Fleece.

To remember: “Jason and the Argonauts” is the classic pairing—think J for Jason, J for Journey. The other heroes are famous for different feats: Theseus slew the Minotaur, Perseus defeated Medusa, and Hercules performed the Twelve Labors (though he briefly sails with the Argonauts in some versions, he is not the leader).