Rise of the Argonauts Peek #3
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Named after its brilliant creator, the Argo herself is the pinnacle of Greek engineering, a testament to Argos' lifelong pursuit of craftsmanship, invention and artistry. Although it bears many of the hallmarks of a classic ship of war, it distinguishes itself in a host of ways. Most strikingly, the vessel is truly massive, dwarfing even those that may be found in the great harbors of Mycenae. But its inner workings reveal why it is truly without peer in the ancient world.
In designing and building his masterwork, Argos drew upon all of the knowledge he had amassed over a lifetime spent primarily at sea. While another ship of this size might have a hundred oarsmen, he constructed an ingenious system of pulleys and counterweights that virtually allow the Argo to row itself. Other large craft might employ two or three navigators to keep a constant watch, but the great craftsman distilled his understanding of the heavens into a great orrey that would be capable of keeping the vessel on a steady course through even the roughest of seas.
