Trials myths and legends

To claim the Golden Fleece, the hero Jason was tasked by King Aeëtes of Colchis with taming two fire-breathing, bronze-hoofed bulls known as the Khalkotauroi. With the assistance of the sorceress Medea and her magical protective ointment, Jason successfully yoked the beasts and plowed the Field of Ares. This feat led to the sowing of dragon teeth and the eventual retrieval of the Fleece.

The scholar Lu Dongbin encounters the immortal Zhongli Quan and undergoes ten rigorous trials designed to test his detachment, virtue, and resolve. From facing the illusion of his family's death to resisting the temptations of wealth and lust, Lu proves his worthiness for the Tao. His success leads to his transformation into one of the legendary Eight Immortals, often associated with the...