Medea is a tragic figure from ancient Greek mythology and literature. Her story has been retold and reinterpreted many times, Medea's Background Medea was a Powerful Sorceres and Princess of Colchis, a kingdom in modern-day Georgia. She was the daughter of King Aetes and Queen Idyia. Medea's family was known for their magical powers and connections to the gods. Medea and Jason Medea met Jason, the leader of the Argonauts, when he arrived in Colchis on a quest for the Golden Fleece. Medea fell deeply in love with Jason and used her magical powers to help him obtain the fleece. She even betrayed her own family to aid Jason. Medea and Jason's Relationship After obtaining the Golden Fleece, Jason and Medea fled Colchis together. They got married and had two sons. However, their relationship was tumultuous, and Jason eventually left Medea for Glauce (also known as Creusa), the daughter of King Creon of Corinth. Medea's Revenge Medea, determined to punish Jason, began to weave a intricate web of revenge. She used her knowledge of magic and potions to create a poisoned dress and coronet, which she sent to Glauce as a gift Glauce, unaware of the danger, put on the dress and coronet, which immediately began to burn her skin. She died in agony, and King Creon, trying to save her, also fell victim to the poison. Murder of Her Own Children In a shocking and horrific act, Medea then killed her own two sons, Mermeros and Pheres. This act was seen as a ultimate betrayal and a crime against nature Medea's Infanticide In her grief and anger, Medea also killed her own two sons, Mermeros and Pheres. This act of infanticide was seen as a horrific crime in ancient Greece. Legacy Medea's story has been retold and reinterpreted many times in literature, art, and film. She remains a complex and fascinating figure, symbolizing the destructive power of love, betrayal, and revenge.