Medea (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Euripides' lifespan
Euripides' lifespan
c. 480-406 BC
Three great Athenian tragedians
Three great Athenian tragedians
Euripides, Aeschylus, Sophocles
Groups Euripides focused on
Groups Euripides focused on
Women, slaves, and foreigners
Year Medea was written
Year Medea was written
431 BC
War that began in 431 BC
War that began in 431 BC
Peloponnesian War
Medea's homeland
Medea's homeland
Colchis (Black Sea shores)
Medea's special ability
Medea's special ability
Sorceress
Jason's quest objective
Jason's quest objective
Golden Fleece
Jason's group of heroes
Jason's group of heroes
Argonauts
Medea's ultimate revenge act
Medea's ultimate revenge act
Murdered her own children
Oikos meaning
Oikos meaning
Household
Xenia meaning
Xenia meaning
Guest-friendship and hospitality
Medea's double marginalisation
Medea's double marginalisation
Woman and foreigner
Identity of the Chorus in Medea
Identity of the Chorus in Medea
Corinthian women
Festival where Medea was performed
Festival where Medea was performed
City Dionysia