Euripides story of Medea's revenge is far more complicated than a woman's love for / loss of her husband to another woman - although that certainly figures in to her rage. read more
In turn, Jason promised Medea his undying love and devotion, protection, marriage, home, children, respectability and a place in society in the bargain. When Jason eventually abandoned his foreign wife for the princess of Corinth — she quite literally became a non-person, over night. read more
Medea is driven to revenge by her love of Jason who has not only destroyed the life that they built together but has betrayed and broken his marriage oath. Medea had become dependent upon Jason for a home and security; she cannot return to Colchis and has no other city where she can seek sanctuary. read more