Medea by Euripides
"Medea" is a Greek tragedy that tells the story of Medea, a former princess of the "barbarian" kingdom of Colchis, and her husband Jason, who leave her to marry Glauce, the daughter of Creon, king of Corinth. In a fit of rage, Medea decides to take revenge on Jason by killing their children, Jason's new wife, and her father, King Creon. The play explores themes of revenge, women's rights, and the dangers of absolute power.
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- Published
- -431
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 30-50
- Original Language
- Ancient greek
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- Alternate Titles
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- Medea And Other Plays
- Medeia
- Medeja
- Medéia
- Médée
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