BOOK IV

which the Greeks used as a covering for their beds. (5) The Symplegades. (6) Hecate is so called as the daughter of Perses. (7) The Planctae or Wandering Rocks, through which the Argo was the first ship to pass. (8) i.e. a copper alloy resembling gold; the name shows that it came from the far east. (9) i.e. the Sickle. (10) The Ephyraeans, Corinthians colonized Corcyra, and the
corruption of the one name into the other is common. (11) The text is corrupt. (12) Apis, the son of Phoroneus and the nymph Teledice, brother to Niobe and the Argive king, and regarded as the founder of Argos. (13) Meaning “to appear” or “reveal”.

This passage concludes the narrative of the Argonauts and their eventful journey to retrieve the Golden Fleece. Upon returning to their homeland, they face no further adversities at sea or significant conflicts, marking a peaceful and uneventful conclusion to their epic quest. The narrative blends myth with elements of historic Greek geography and customs, offering insight into Greek mythology’s complex world. The tale ends on a positive note, with the Argonauts safely reaching their destination, highlighting themes of adventure, divine intervention, and the intrinsic value of unity and cooperation among heroes facing the unknown.