Medea's Revenge Flashcards
1
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Where was the passage from?
A
Euripides, Medea 1377-end.
2
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Who was Jason?
A
Was a Greek hero and leader of the Argonauts whose notable for his quest for the Golden Fleece.
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Who was Medea?
A
She was the daughter of King Aeëtes of Colchis, a niece of Circe and the graddaughter of the sun god Helios.
4
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What was the myth about?
A
Medea marries Jason and uses her magic to guide/give advice to help him. Jason decides to divorce Medea for someone more prominent: the daughter of King Creon of Corinth (Glauce).
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What does Medea do for revenge?
A
In revenge, she murders her two sons by Jason, along with Creon and his daughter.
