Women to be feared Flashcards
What was Jason’s ship called
the Argo
who was Medea’s father
Aietes
who is Madea associated with
the priestess of Hekate
why was Madea barbaric and to be feared
.she puts her own needs above those of her male relatives
.She was highly emotional and powerful
.Greeks feared her as a woman who could not be controlled
what was Jasons quest
.Jason wanted to be king of Thessaly
.His half uncle and king of Thessaly told him that if he retrieved the golden fleece from Colchis she would be king
.Hero
who is Aeites
The king if Colchis and father of Madea
which goddess is Jason favoured by
The goddess Hero
what is Medea’s brother?
Apsyrtrus
Madea, Greek or Roman?
Greek
what adjectives to describe Madea
selfish, stubborn, barbaric
why is Medea at fault by the end of the play? why is she more to blame
.actually does the deed of murdering her children
.she does these actions out of spite and revenge for Jason’s suffering.
.Her actions are fueled by pride and jealousy
why is Jason at fault by the end of the play? what has he done wrong?
.Medea betrayed her family and country in order to help Jason, she is unable to return to her home land, having no where to go Jason promised to marry her but has broken his promise.
.Jason claims she should be grateful to him for bringing her to a civilised land with ‘Law and Justice’ from her barbarian homeland. This understandably enrages Medea.
who were the furies
three gods of the underworld who would haunt people who have committed terrible crimes.
what are three aspects in The Flight of Medea krater, in the Cleveland Museum
of Art
Medea on a chariot driven by serpents
Jason looking horrified and confused
the furies coming to haunt Medea
the two sons dead on the alter
what is a client kingdom
a state that allied with but was subject to Rome
