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About
Us
The Argonauts
is an adventure-travel community dedicated to inspiring the human
spirit by enabling people to venture into the unknown and sharing
their dreams and discoveries with the world.
Currently the
main focus is Scott's bicycle ride around the world and cycling
in general. If you want to contribute your adventures, please contact
us.
100%
of profits donated to adventure and exploration.
What
is an Argonaut?
The word "Argonaut"
comes from a tale sung of the strongest and bravest band of heroes
ever assembled in Greek Mythology -- Jason and the Argonauts. This
myth chronicles Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece and the restoration
of his family's throne.
Read
the tale of Jason and the Argonauts.
Throughout the
millennia, the quest for the Golden Fleece has become embedded in
the cultures of the western world and "Argonauts" has become synonymous
with "adventurers on a quest." This may lead one to wonder if Jason
and the Argonauts owes its success to popular entertainment, or
if Jason's quest speaks to us on a more fundamental level, as if
a reflection of our own journeys through life.
During the California
gold rush in 1849 the miners were also nicknamed Argonauts. It is
fitting that during California's second gold rush The Argonauts
Inc. was born in San Francisco 150 years later.
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