What shall I do, how shall I go over again such a long path through the sea, unskilled as I am, with unskilled comrades?
And Colchian Aea lies at the edge of Pontus and of the world." (ll.

419-425) Thus he spake, and him the aged sire addressed in reply: "O son, when once thou hast escaped through the deadly rocks, fear not; for a deity will be the guide from Aea by another track; and to Aea there will be guides enough.

But, my friends, take thought of the artful aid of the Cyprian goddess.

For on her depends the glorious issue of your venture.

And further than this ask me not." (ll.