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How did Jason honor Medea for her help?
He married her.
Why did Medea help Jason acquire the golden fleece?
Because she had taken a liking to him and he had promised to marry her in return for her help.
What was Medea's difficult choice in the story of Jason and the Argonauts?
Oh, honey, let me spill the tea for you. Medea's tough decision was whether to betray her family and help Jason steal the Golden Fleece or stick with her bloodline and let him fail. Spoiler alert: she chose love over loyalty and things got messy real quick. So, yeah, that's the hot gossip on Medea's dilemma.
Why was Jason a hero?
He and his Argonauts recovered the Golden Fleece from Colchis and brought it back to king Pelias in the city of Iolcus (with a lot of help from Medea, a Colchian princess who had fallen in love with Jason).
Who were the argonauts?
Jason was one of the heroes of Greek mythology, son of Aeson, married to Medea, leader of the Argonauts, a band of heroes famous for their quest to find the Golden Fleece in Colchis (now Georgia).Their name Argonauts - that in Greek means 'sailors of Argo'- comes from their ship, the Argo, which took its name by its builder, Argus.[in Greek: Αργοναύτες pronounced: Arghonaftes (naftes=sailors)]
Who was the sorceress who used magic to help Jason?
Medea is the sorceress who used magic to help Jason. She also falls in love with Jason which is why she decides to use her magic.
How did Jason honor Medea for her help?
He married her.
In Medea what prize does Medea help Jason bring back to his home city Iocus?
The Golden Fleece
What is the story of Medea in Greek mythology?
in greek mythology, Medea was a sorceress who left her kingdom with a hero named Jason and her little brother. she had managed to help Jason in a situation and they left the kingdom, Jason promisded to marry Medea. However, medea's father was going after them and they had no time so medea killed her little brother and chopped him to pieces to get them sometime and threw the remians into the ocean. Jason was shocked by this event and he left her.
Why was Medea so grieved?
Medea was very upset, because she had fallen in love with the hero, Jason, and said that she would help him as long as he married her. He agreed. Then, in Corinth, Jason abandoned Medea and instead was going to marry the princess of that land. Angered, Medea gave the princess a poisoned cloak. Medea also killed the two children that she had with Jason, although the reasons why vary between sources.
Why did Medea help Jason acquire the golden fleece?
Because she had taken a liking to him and he had promised to marry her in return for her help.
What is the connection of the story Medea in Jason and the Argonauts?
In "Jason and the Argonauts," Medea is a central figure whose connection to Jason is both romantic and pivotal to the plot. She aids Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece, using her magical abilities to help him overcome challenges, including the guarding dragon. Their relationship is marked by themes of love, betrayal, and tragedy, as Medea ultimately faces dire consequences due to her loyalty to Jason and the choices they make together. This intertwining of their fates highlights the complexities of love and ambition in Greek mythology.
Did the greek god Jason have a weapon?
Jason wasn't a god, he was a prince - son of the rightful king of Iolcus. He had a sword, and lots of help from Hera and Medea.
Why is Medea upset in the beginning of the play?
1. Why is Medea upset in the beginning of the play? 2. What do you think of Jason, that he is willing to leave Medea for the king's daughter? 3. What does Medea say to the Chorus about the plight of women? Is any of what she says relevant to today? 4. Is the Chorus willing to help Medea with what she plans to do? In your own words, what do they tell her? 5. Why does Jason say he went to marry the princess? 6. Do you get the impression Medea loves her children? What from the text makes you think as you do? 7. What does Medea do to the princess, and how does she do it? 8. What does Medea do to her children? Why does she do it? 9. Medea points out several times in the story that she is foreign. How does the story overall make you feel about Greek society? 10. In some versions of the story, Medea flees Corinth and Creon kills her children. Why do you think Euripides wrote the story the way he did instead?
How does Medea help Jason accomplish his task?
Jason wanted to get the golden fleece which was in a garden protected by a dragon who never slept. Medea was the princess of that country, and was also a sorceress. The king of that country, Medea's father, said Jason could have the fleece if tied to fire-breathing oxen to a yoke and used them to plow a field. He had to plant the dragon teeth in the soil, and as soon as the teeth were planted, a crop of armed men would spring up and turn upon the planter of the tooth. Medea gave him charms that allowed him to not be burnt by the oxen and made the armed men turn on each other. The king did not think Jason would succeed in the challenge and of course didn't give the golden fleece. He decided to kill Jason and his men that night. Medea warned Jason and took him to the grove of the sleepless dragon. There she sang a lullaby and used a potion to make the dragon fall asleep. thanks to Medea, Jason was able to get the golden fleece.
What was Medea's difficult choice in the story of Jason and the Argonauts?
Oh, honey, let me spill the tea for you. Medea's tough decision was whether to betray her family and help Jason steal the Golden Fleece or stick with her bloodline and let him fail. Spoiler alert: she chose love over loyalty and things got messy real quick. So, yeah, that's the hot gossip on Medea's dilemma.
How does Jason obtain the fleece?
Jason obtains the Golden Fleece with the help of the sorceress Medea, who falls in love with him. To retrieve the fleece, he completes several challenging tasks set by King Aeëtes, including yoking fire-breathing bulls and sowing dragon's teeth. Medea provides him with magical assistance, enabling him to succeed. Together, they steal the fleece and escape, marking a pivotal moment in his quest.
