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Where do Medea and her children currently reside?

Corinth. Medea was originally from Colchis, but came to live in Corinth with Jason.

What is the King of Corinth's daughter called?

Glauce. Jason betroths himself to Glauce.

What did Medea poison to give to Jason's wife?

A robe and a crown. Medea says "They shall take to the princess a costly robe and a golden crown".

What does the nurse NOT say about Medea?

A clever woman, skilled in many arts. Creon describes Medea as being "A clever woman, skilled in many arts".

Where was Aegeus returning from, when Medea begs for help?

Delphi. Aegeus is the ruler of Athens.

How many children did Medea have?

2. She kills them both at the end of the play.

Why does Medea kill her children?

So nobody else does, and to hurt Jason. She claims that it is the best way to punish Jason, and also she fears a revenge attack on them, after she kills Glauce and Creon.

Who announces Glauce's and Creon's death?

A messenger. As in almost all instances in Euripidean drama, the messenger comes in to explain to the audience what has happened offstage.

What place was "Medea" awarded in the Dionysia festival in 413?

third. In ancient Greece, playwrights such as Euripides entered their plays into festivals, called Dionysia festival after the God of theatre and wine, Dionysus. They were done as a competition.

Which character, or characters, can be described as a 'tragic hero/heroine' in "Medea"?

both Jason and Medea. A tragic hero/heroine is a character who exhibits a fatal flaw, leading to his or her downfall. They were used a lot in Ancient Greek theatre.