Colchian priestess responsible for human sacrifice rituals. After a vision of Giasone, she steals the Golden Fleece and kills her brother to delay pursuing forces. Escapes to Greece, marries Giasone, and bears two sons. When Giasone abandons her for political marriage, she uses poison to kill Glauce and Creonte, murders her sons, burns the house, and defiantly refuses Giasone's plea to bury the children.
Their marriage begins through Medea's devotion but deteriorates when Giasone pursues Glauce.
Medea becomes captivated by a vision of Giasone, helps him obtain the Golden Fleece, travels to Greece with him, marries him, and bears his two sons.
Medea's quest indirectly challenges Pelias's control of Iolcus.
Medea helps Giasone obtain and deliver the Golden Fleece, while Pelias refuses to honor the promised transfer of power.
Creonte exercises political authority over Medea while fearing her retaliation.
Creonte fears Medea's wrath and magic, banishes her from Corinth, and grants her one day to prepare for departure.
Medea targets Glauce as the symbol of Giasone's abandonment.
Medea sends Glauce a poisoned robe and crown while pretending to accept her marriage to Giasone.
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