What is golden fleece oil?

Golden Fleece was an Australian brand of petroleum products and service stations operated by H. C. Sleigh and Company. A partnership was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 1893 by shipowner and merchant Harold Crofton Sleigh (1867–1933) and manufacturer and shipowner John McIlwraith (1828–1902).

What is Garagenalia?

I’ve always believed Automobilia and Petroliana are sub categories of Garagenalia, being the generic term used for anything collectible that belongs in the garage. Petroliana being oil/petrol/gas memorabilia and Automobilia being automotive/motorcycle/truck memorabilia.

What is the story of the Golden Fleece?

The fleece is a symbol of authority and kingship. The historical account of the hero Jason and his crew of Argonauts, who set out on a quest for the fleece by order of King Pelias, in order to place Jason rightfully on the throne of Iolcus in Thessaly. Through the help of Medea, they acquire the Golden Fleece.

Who owned Golden Fleece petrol?

In May 1995, Ampol and Caltex merged petroleum refining and marketing assets to form Australian Petroleum Pty Ltd which, in 1997, became Caltex Petroleum Australia Ltd, the largest refiner-marketer in Australia. The company now housed three iconic brands: Ampol, Caltex and Golden Fleece.

What creature protected the Golden Fleece?

dragon
The fleece was guarded by a never-sleeping dragon with teeth that could become soldiers when planted in the ground. The dragon was at the foot of the tree on which the fleece was placed. In some versions of the story, Jason attempts to put the guard serpent to sleep.

Who clung to the Golden Fleece?

Jason
Jason arrived in Colchis (modern Black Sea coast of Georgia) to claim the fleece as his own. It was owned by King Aeetes of Colchis. The fleece was given to him by Phrixus. Aeetes promised to give it to Jason only if he could perform three certain tasks.

Who successfully acquired the Golden Fleece?

What is special about the Golden Fleece?

The Golden Fleece was a ram that had hair that was made of gold. This was incredibly unique and rare, and this Golden Fleece came to represent everything that was royal and noble in Greek mythology.

Who fetched the Golden Fleece?

Argonaut, in Greek legend, any of a band of 50 heroes who went with Jason in the ship Argo to fetch the Golden Fleece. Jason’s uncle Pelias had usurped the throne of Iolcos in Thessaly, which rightfully belonged to Jason’s father, Aeson.

In which myth is the Golden Fleece mentioned?

It figures in the tale of the hero Jason and his crew of Argonauts, who set out on a quest for the fleece by order of King Pelias, in order to place Jason rightfully on the throne of Iolcus in Thessaly. Through the help of Medea, they acquire the Golden Fleece.

Which mythological treasure symbolized wealth adventure and indomitable will?

Golden fleece
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