S11E6 - All Systems Argo 3 - Argus is as Good As Yours

SPEAKER_1 (0:00)

Bro, can you imagine if like, you're mastering Spinjitzu to battle an ancient dragon, but then suddenly you're in a breakdancing battle against a giant ninja mech? Lego Ninjago, what's your hero story?

SPEAKER_2 (0:17)

The stories featured in Greeking Out are original adaptations of classic Greek myths. This week's story features more murder on more islands, a boxing match, lots of different scary birds, more trials of leadership, an abundance of arguses, and magnificent hair.

Kenny Curtis (0:52)

Welcome back to Greeking Out. Today we are continuing along on Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece, accompanied of course by his amazing crew of Argonauts.

SPEAKER_4 (1:03)

At this point, not all of the original Argonauts are still part of the crew.

Kenny Curtis (1:11)

That's right, Oracle. There was a little issue and someone may have been left behind.

SPEAKER_4 (1:16)

It was Heracles.

Kenny Curtis (1:18)

Yeah, if you remember in the last episode, Heracles had to leave the Argonauts and their quest to continue on his own journey.

SPEAKER_4 (1:25)

Heracles was compelled by Hera to complete 12 labors in order to find redemption and be welcomed on Olympus.

Kenny Curtis (1:36)

Exactly. And at this point, the Argo and its crew had made it all the way to northern Anatolia in modern-day Turkey. And once more, our intrepid heroes stopped on an island to stretch their legs and get supplies. Honestly, I kind of think of this as like one big road trip across the world and all the stops they were making were like, you know, stopping at a gas station to get snacks and, and to meet kings and, and get in fights. Well, you know, it's not a perfect analogy, but you got the idea. Anyway, they had arrived in the country of a people called the Bebrekians. Up until now, the Argonauts had been pretty much welcomed everywhere they stopped. So they were a little surprised to see a full army marching towards them on the beach, with spears at the ready and bows drawn.

Greetings, Jason said nervously. I'm Jason and these are my comrades. And we sail aboard that big ship over there called the Argo. We mean you no harm. We simply wish to stop and gather fresh water and supplies. We'll be out of your hair really quickly, so, you know, no need for those sharp spears or arrows.

None of the soldiers replied, but they halted their advance a few paces away from where the Argonauts had collected on the beach. A large man marched forward through the ranks of the soldiers before him. He was a tall and brawny man with wild hair and a wild beard. He had on no shirt and he didn't appear to be carrying any weapons. Still, his fists clenched and unclenched as he stomped towards the visitors on the beach. The energy he was bringing to this conversation was not very encouraging, and the Argonauts wished that Heracles was here to receive this fearsome greeting.

SPEAKER_5 (3:24)

I am Amacos, the man snarled.

SPEAKER_6 (3:27)

I am king of the Bebrecheans and son of the great god Poseidon. You are trespassing on our beach, and so, like all of the others before you, you must pay the toll.

Kenny Curtis (3:39)

Ah, okay, Jason replied. How much do we owe you? I mean, we don't have a lot of gold on hand, but we'd be happy to trade, and maybe if you'd be willing to take an IOU, we could actually work out- The ring, Amacos interrupted.

Well, we don't have any rings to offer. We're not really fans of that kind of jewelry, but if you-

SPEAKER_6 (3:56)

Not that kind of a ring, you fool.

The boxing ring. You must choose a champion to stand alone against me in combat. No weapons, only fists, strength, and strategy.

Kenny Curtis (4:13)

The Argonauts looked around at each other. I mean, they were all decent fighters, but this guy was huge. Could anyone but Heracles even stand a chance against him one-on-one with no weapons?

So, any volunteers? Jason asked the crew.

There was a long, uncomfortable silence before a voice called out from the back. I got this. It was Pallidouces who had joined the crew along with his twin brother, Castor. They were the brothers of Clytemnestra and Helen, and even though they were born on the same day, only Pallidouces was technically a demigod, as Zeus was his father, but the king of Sparta, Dendarius, was Castor's father.

SPEAKER_4 (4:56)

Together, Castor and Pallidouces were known as the Dioscuri.

Kenny Curtis (5:03)

Pallidouces took a moment to size up King Amicus. The man was bigger, taller, and probably would try to fight dirty, but Pallidouces was clever and started to see a weakness. He threw a knowing glance at his brother.