Which artifact did Jason retrieve that caused Pelias to rethink his stance on Jason's claim?

• A. The Golden Fleece
• B. A magical ring
• C. A bronze shield
• D. A silver horn

Answer: (C)

Proving that a bold claim about a dangerous journey is true often rests on a tangible, inspectable object the hero can bring back. In this moment, the bronze shield Jason retrieved works as solid, verifiable proof: Pelias can hold it, examine its value and craftsmanship, and see that Jason did not just promise to go on the quest but actually returned with a usable artifact from the journey. That concrete evidence makes Pelias rethink his stance about Jason’s claim because it moves the claim from words to something verifiable. While other items might carry magic or symbolic value, they don’t offer the same direct demonstration of having completed the mission and survived its trials, whereas the shield does.