Medea

Interesting Facts

• Medea is one of the most famous tragedies in ancient Greek literature.
• The main character, Medea, is a sorceress and the granddaughter of the god Helios.
• Medea helps Jason obtain the Golden Fleece, betraying her family and homeland.
• After Jason leaves Medea for another woman, she takes revenge by killing their mutual children.
• The tragedy raises themes of female revenge, betrayal, and moral dilemmas.
• Medea uses magical powers to achieve her goals, making her one of the most complex and controversial heroines in ancient Greek literature.
• The work ends with Medea flying away on a chariot drawn by dragons, provided by her grandfather Helios.