A Primary Reader: Old-time Stories, Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children
 He said, "If the bulls do not kill him the iron men will." 

 The king had a daughter named Medea. She saw Jason was a brave young man and did not want him killed. 

 She knew how to help him. She stepped into her carriage, which was pulled by flying snakes. 

 Then Medea flew through the air. She went to hills and creeks and picked all kinds of flowers. 

 She took the flowers home and cooked them. 

 Then Medea went to Jason when the king did not know it. 

 She said to Jason, "Rub your face and hands and legs with this juice." 

  

 When he did this, he was as strong as a giant. 

 Nothing could hurt him then. Fire could not burn him, and swords could not cut him. 

 The next day Jason had to plow with the brass bulls and plant the dragon's teeth. 

 Early in the morning, the king and princess went out to the place. 

 They had good seats where they could see well. 

 All the people in the city came out to see Jason plow. 

 The little boys climbed the trees so they could see better. 

 Then Jason came to the place. The stall where the brass bulls were tied was not far off. 

 The door was opened and Jason went in. 

 He untied the bulls and took hold of their horns. 

 Then he made the bulls come out of their stall. 

 The bulls were very angry and blew fire and smoke from their mouths. 


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