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Who is Hypsipyle from The Argonautika: The Story of Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece and what is their importance? Argonautika English & Literature Hypsipyle | The Argonautika: The Story of Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece

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Answered by Cat on 27 Nov 01:50

Hypsipyle is the ruler of the all-female island of Lemnos. Jason sleeps with Hypsipyle during a short stay on the island. He tells her if she has a son to send him to Iolcus to comfort his parents in case he perishes on his journey.