Only In Greece 17 - Recreation of the Mythical Ship of Jason and the Argonauts

The video explores the recreation of the legendary Greek ship, the Argo, used by Jason and the Argonauts. Modern shipbuilders faced challenges as they attempted to build the ship using only ancient techniques and materials, without modern tools. The video reflects on the ingenuity of ancient builders and highlights the tradition of using a clay jug in ship launching. The episode concludes with a teaser for future explorations of unique locations.

What is the name of the ship associated with Jason and the Argonauts?

• Titanic

• Santa Maria

• Argo

• Mayflower

What materials did the modern tradesmen avoid using while recreating the Argo?

• Plastic and glass

• Stone and clay

• Metal and nails

• Rubber and fabric

What was used to launch the recreated ship?

• A rope pulley

• A wooden plank

• A metal anchor

• A clay jug

What surprising element was found inside the clay jug?

• A small fish

• A couple of birds

• A golden coin

• A piece of parchment

Where does the video suggest such traditional shipbuilding techniques are unique to?

• China

• Italy

• Egypt

• Greece