fantastic video! The truth is that the figure of Medea is one of my favorites. other notable moments in her life scattered across different accounts after what happened with Jason. - Medea sought the help of Herakles and ended up curing him of one of the madness attacks that Hera sent him. - When she transited through Thessaly, she had a beauty contest with the Mother of Achilles, she lost and cursed the Cretans. -It is supposed that she arrived in Athenas and there she married the father of the hero Theseus. - When she transited through the Italy, she is supposed to have taught people of the desert how to charm snakes and treat their bites. ( She is associated with a deity called Angitia here ). -When she finaly returned to her homeland after years, she helped her father to regain control, since her uncle had usurped him.
You left out the fact that Medea fell in love with Jason not of her own volition but because Hera prompted Aphrodite to have Eros shoot one of his love arrows into her. Hera knew Jason will need Medea' magic and knowledge to help him in getting the Golden Fleece. Medea's over the top love for Jason and the frenzied lengths she went to keep it borders on insanity. Did the arrow created this "craziness" in her, or merely just let her express what was there already as she would do the same things for a man she fell in love of her own volition.
You're amazing in the way you can tell these stories, true to their nature, but also adding in modern expression to add zest to the story-telling. Thanks, Erica.
Medea is definitely one of the most interesting and multi-faceted characters from Greek Mythology! Thank you SO much for this super in-depth and very enjoyable video!!! Keep em coming gal 😍😍
I came across this practice in Ancient Rome where, if a man found his wife committed adultery, he was within his right to kill her and the children (or at least the children). Horrifying, but since Ancient Roman & Greek cultures shared many ideals and principles, I was wondering if what Medea does to her children by Jason when he tries to marry that other princess wasn’t a parallel of that practice by the men who caught their wives’ infidelity. (I’ve also always thought of Medea as a sorceress also! Lol)
I've watched a bunch of Medea thater productions here on RUclips and it never gets old. The way my jaw DROPPED when Jason tried to justify his actions! The audacity!! 😂 It's so dramatic, I love it!
The chopping up of Medea's brother reminds me of the ancient Egyptian myth of Osiris being cut up by his brother Set and having to be put together by his sisters Iris and Nephthys (who then partially resurrect him)
I knew nothing about Euripides when I first read Medea, so I fully believed that Euripides was a woman until Stephen Fry corrected me, because I did not believe a man (especially an Ancient Greek one) was capable of writing Medea’s opening monologue.
I like how she called my lady a sorceress and not a witch. I really appreciate that - as a Jason myself. Plus y'know don't talk bout my lady like that or I will unheal you too hahahha jk I'd still heal ya.
Question 🙋♀️ y do they say it was a goat fleece in old texts , but in the arts they show a golden lion fleece. And she went mad when she was hurt by a man . She loved too hard
fantastic video!
The truth is that the figure of Medea is one of my favorites.
other notable moments in her life scattered across different accounts after what happened with Jason.
- Medea sought the help of Herakles and ended up curing him of one of the madness attacks that Hera sent him.
- When she transited through Thessaly, she had a beauty contest with the Mother of Achilles, she lost and cursed the Cretans.
-It is supposed that she arrived in Athenas and there she married the father of the hero Theseus.
- When she transited through the Italy, she is supposed to have taught people of the desert how to charm snakes and treat their bites. ( She is associated with a deity called Angitia here ).
-When she finaly returned to her homeland after years, she helped her father to regain control, since her uncle had usurped him.
You left out the fact that Medea fell in love with Jason not of her own volition but because Hera prompted Aphrodite to have Eros shoot one of his love arrows into her. Hera knew Jason will need Medea' magic and knowledge to help him in getting the Golden Fleece. Medea's over the top love for Jason and the frenzied lengths she went to keep it borders on insanity. Did the arrow created this "craziness" in her, or merely just let her express what was there already as she would do the same things for a man she fell in love of her own volition.
just like how my professor explained it!!! thanks for mentioning it since i’m currently revising for my test haha
You're amazing in the way you can tell these stories, true to their nature, but also adding in modern expression to add zest to the story-telling. Thanks, Erica.
Thank you for watching 🙏
@@MoAnInc Have you heard of Dr. Ammon Hillman?
Medea is definitely one of the most interesting and multi-faceted characters from Greek Mythology! Thank you SO much for this super in-depth and very enjoyable video!!! Keep em coming gal 😍😍
ISNT SHE JUST!!!! We need to do a joint episode at some point just deep diving into her character 😍🔥
If you like this take on Medea, check her out from ancient sources by Dr. Ammon Hillman!
Jason was an idiot to leave Medea. Clearly she would do anything for him. But then, maybe Aphrodite got involved again, and had Eros shoot him.
Media is the mythological version of the "Cool motive, still murder" gif.
ACCURATE.
I came across this practice in Ancient Rome where, if a man found his wife committed adultery, he was within his right to kill her and the children (or at least the children). Horrifying, but since Ancient Roman & Greek cultures shared many ideals and principles, I was wondering if what Medea does to her children by Jason when he tries to marry that other princess wasn’t a parallel of that practice by the men who caught their wives’ infidelity. (I’ve also always thought of Medea as a sorceress also! Lol)
I've watched a bunch of Medea thater productions here on RUclips and it never gets old. The way my jaw DROPPED when Jason tried to justify his actions! The audacity!! 😂 It's so dramatic, I love it!
IT NEVER GETS OLD!!!!
Wow, great video! Now Ima gonna watch your Argonaut series - thanks, you are the BEST!
Thank you so much!
Medea is my favorite character in Greek literature. She's so unhinged and heartbreaking at the same time.
The chopping up of Medea's brother reminds me of the ancient Egyptian myth of Osiris being cut up by his brother Set and having to be put together by his sisters Iris and Nephthys (who then partially resurrect him)
Thank you for this one - I know f*ck all about Egyptian mythology so imma now go and google this one 😂 THANKS, BOO ❤️
I knew nothing about Euripides when I first read Medea, so I fully believed that Euripides was a woman until Stephen Fry corrected me, because I did not believe a man (especially an Ancient Greek one) was capable of writing Medea’s opening monologue.
Euripides really outdid himself with this one - it’s just JAW DROPPING!
What version of Ovid is that? Mine's really thin compared to yours.
So glad i found this video!👍👍😍
:))))
I like how she called my lady a sorceress and not a witch. I really appreciate that - as a Jason myself.
Plus y'know don't talk bout my lady like that or I will unheal you too hahahha jk I'd still heal ya.
Good one. Although Medea also received these powers from something other than herself. Isn't everything a gift? :)
Beautiful Inside More Beautiful Outside
Question 🙋♀️ y do they say it was a goat fleece in old texts , but in the arts they show a golden lion fleece. And she went mad when she was hurt by a man . She loved too hard
Have you heard of Dr. Ammon Hillman?
you are doing better than my professor
We’re all different 🤷🏻♀️
Medea, simmer down!
Child birth is scarier than going into the battle field and risking your life? 💀💀
Child birth is also risking your life, especially in ancient times when a lot of women died giving birth
I dare you to watch a childbirth in real life. It is extremely painful and women can die giving birth, especially in ancient times.