Medea is known in most stories as a sorceress, an accomplished "pharmakeía" (medicinal magic), and is often depicted as a high-priestess of the goddess, Hecate. She first appears in …

For thousands of years, artists in a variety of media have depicted Medea, her skills in magic, and the murder with which her name is now synonymous. Below are three such works of art. …

May 27, 2020 · In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the story of Medea experienced a particular resurgence in literature and the dramatic arts, though as early as 1556, Étienne …

Nov 29, 2022 · In ancient art from the fifth century BCE, Medea was usually shown wearing characteristically Eastern garments and carrying her magical potions. Sometimes she was …

The remarkable scene on the front of this vase relates to the famous tragedy Medea, written by Euripides and first produced in Athens in 431 BC. Framed in the center by a halo (recalling her …

Nov 13, 2019 · Medea is a character of Greek mythology which image is vivid in popular culture, appearing in literature, visual arts, music and even in video games. In visual arts, Medea’s …

One of the most gripping myths is that of Medea, the key figure in the tale of the Argonauts who, under the command of Jason, sailed from Greece to Colchis, a distant land on the Black Sea, …

Nov 20, 2015 · In Greek mythology, Medea is a sorceress who was the daughter of King Aeëtes of Colchis, niece of Circe, granddaughter of the sun god Helios, and later wife to the hero …

Aug 29, 2023 · 17 international contemporary artists offer their personal interpretations of the powerful Ancient Greek myth of Medea, showcasing the themes of betrayal, revenge, and the …

5 days ago · Anatolian Cybele was a mother goddess who rode a chariot pulled by lions. The chariot was usually followed by raucous music, wine, and merriment. An interesting mode of …