<P> Twenty years later, Jason (Todd Armstrong) saves Pelias from drowning (orchestrated by Hera), but loses his sandal in the river; Pelias recognizes him from the prophecy . Learning that Jason intends to find the legendary Golden Fleece, he encourages him, hoping Jason will be killed in the attempt . </P> <P> Jason is brought to Mount Olympus to speak with Zeus and Hera . Hera tells him Zeus has decreed he can only call upon her for aid five times . She directs him to search for the Fleece in the land of Colchis . Zeus offers his direct aid, but Jason declares he can organize the voyage, build a ship, and collect a crew of the bravest men in all Greece . </P> <P> Men from all over Greece compete for the honor . Because their ship is named the Argo after her builder, Argus (Laurence Naismith), the crew are dubbed the Argonauts . Among them are Hercules (Nigel Green), Hylas (John Cairney), and Acastus (Gary Raymond), the son of Pelias, sent by his father to sabotage the voyage . </P> <P> Hera guides Jason to the Isle of Bronze, but warns him to take nothing but provisions . However, Hercules steals a brooch pin the size of a javelin from a treasure building, surmounted by a giant statue of Talos, which comes to life and attacks the Argonauts . Jason again turns to Hera, who tells him to open a large plug on Talos' heel, to release the giant's ichor . Talos falls to the ground, crushing Hylas, hiding his body . Hercules refuses to leave until he ascertains the fate of his friend . The other Argonauts refuse to abandon Hercules, so Jason calls upon Hera again . She informs them that Hylas is dead and that Hercules will not continue on with them . </P>

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