Medea

Brief Overview

«Medea» is a tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. It tells the story of Medea, a princess from Colchis, who takes revenge on her husband Jason for his betrayal. Jason leaves Medea to marry Glauce, the daughter of the king of Corinth, to secure power and safety for himself. Heartbroken and enraged by the betrayal, Medea decides to exact her revenge in the most horrifying way—by killing her own children, Jason and Glauce's child, and Glauce herself by sending her a poisoned dress as a gift. The tragedy raises questions about truth, revenge, love, hatred, and political power, presenting complex moral dilemmas. Medea escapes on a chariot given to her by the sun god Helios, leaving Jason to suffer and regret his actions.