In Greek mythology, Medea was an enchantress and witch who used her magic powers to help JasonGreek hero and leader of the Argonauts who went on a quest for the Golden Fleece and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleecehide of a magic ram that hung in a sacred grove guarded by a serpent. Later, after Jason betrayed her, she used her witchcraft to take revenge.
The daughter of Aeëtes, king of Colchis, Medea first saw Jason when he arrived at the...
Source: Myths and Legends of the World, ©2005 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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