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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 king's palace to request the Golden Fleece. According to some accounts, Hera, queen of the gods, persuaded Aphrodite, the goddess of love, to make Medea fall in love with the young hero.

Aeëtes had no intention of handing over the Golden Fleece but pretended that he would do so if Jason successfully performed a series of tasks. He was to yoke...