Golden Fleece
GOLDEN FLEECE, in Greek mythology, the fleece of the ram on which Phrixus and Helle escaped, for which see ARGONAUTS. For the modern order of the Golden Fleece, see KNIGHTHOOD AND CHIVALRY, section Orders of Knighthood.
Note - this article incorporates content from Encyclopaedia Britannica, Eleventh Edition, (1910-1911)
