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Medea Collection

"Medea: A Tale of Ancient Mesopotamia and the Golden Fleece" In the ancient land of Mesopotamia

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Medea Collection: Ancient Mesopotamia
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Medea Collection: Medea and the Fleece
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Medea Collection: Medea and Jason stealing the Golden Fleece
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Medea Collection: Persian Empire about 500 BC
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Medea Collection: Medea in her Chariot
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Medea Collection: Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
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Medea Collection: Jason killing the Colchian Dragon, ca 1766-1770
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Medea Collection: Medea plans the death of her children: wall painting located at the National Archaeological Museum
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Medea Collection: The flight of Medea, fluted vase from Ruvo, National Archaeological Museum, Naples
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Medea Collection: Statue of Medea found at Arles; the work, preserved in the Gravestone Museum of Arles
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Medea Collection: Attic cup with Medea and Egeo, Greek Art of Fifth Century b.C
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Medea Collection: Jason and Pelias, from the House of Jason, or of the Fatal Loves, Pompeii, 1st century AD (fresco)
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Medea Collection: Ballet Tragique, 1781
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Medea Collection: Euripides Medea (Fragment)
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Medea Collection: Medee (Medea) - example illustration of a ballet character
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Medea Collection: Fragment of sarcophagus with the myth of Jason and Medea, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (marble)
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Medea Collection: Medee thinking of killing her children Marble sculpture by Tommaso Solari (1820-1897) 1863. Dim
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Medea Collection: Medeia killed her young brother, and cast him into the sea (litho)
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Medea Collection: Ara Pacis Mundi
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Medea Collection: Depiction of Medea and Jason from Greek mythology
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Medea Collection: He went down in his golden chariot, and his daughters by his side (litho)
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Medea Collection: Jason building his ship the Argo with help from Minerva on a terracotta bas-relief in the villa of
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Medea Collection: Medea (litho)
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Medea Collection: Jason tore the fleece from off the tree trunk, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis
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Medea Collection: She whispered her spells (litho)
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Medea Collection: Medea putting the dragon guarding the Golden Fleece to sleep (chromolitho)
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Medea Collection: Jason escaping from Colchis with Medea and the Golden Fleece on the Argo (engraving)
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Medea Collection: Medea and Pelias (engraving)
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Medea Collection: Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
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Medea Collection: Robson as Medea (engraving)
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Medea Collection: Depictions of Jason, Minerva and Medea
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Medea Collection: How the Serpent that guarded the Gold Fleece was slain, from
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Medea Collection: Madame Pasta as Medea (engraving)
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Medea Collection: Strigocossus crassa, Basiothia medea
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Medea Collection: Medea (engraving)
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Medea Collection: Medea (gravure)
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Medea Collection: Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
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Medea Collection: Opening of the New Townhall at Bradford, Sketches in the Streets (engraving)
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Medea Collection: Medea gives Jason the magic potion, c. 19th century (chromolitho)
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Medea Collection: Opening of Her Majestys Theatre (engraving)
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Medea Collection: Scene from 'Medea in Corinth, 'at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)
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Medea Collection: Medeas Farewell: scene from Euripides Ancient Greek tragedy Medea
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Medea Collection: Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
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Medea Collection: The Golden Fleece: The dragon was twisted round the trunk of the tree on which the fleece
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Medea Collection: The Minotaur: 'That sword he cried, how came you by it?'
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Medea Collection: Detail of a Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (ceramic)
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Medea Collection: Medeas Farewell: scene from Euripides Ancient Greek tragedy Medea
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Medea Collection: Jason, helped by Medea, taking the golden fleece (colour litho)


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"Medea: A Tale of Ancient Mesopotamia and the Golden Fleece" In the ancient land of Mesopotamia, a captivating tale unfolds - that and her quest for the coveted Golden Fleece. This mythological story takes us back to a time when empires rose and fell, where power and desire intertwined. Medea, a formidable sorceress from Persia in 500 BC, joined forces with Jason to steal the mythical Golden Fleece. Together they embarked on an epic journey across treacherous lands, facing unimaginable challenges along the way. As Medea rode triumphantly in her chariot through foreign territories, she became an emblem of strength and determination. The Lucanian Calyx-Krater from c. 400 BC immortalizes this iconic moment in earthenware artistry. Euripides' play "Medea" captures fragments of this tragic tale, showcasing Medea's inner turmoil as she grapples with love's betrayal. Her character is further brought to life through ballet illustrations like "Medee, " exemplifying her grace amidst chaos. Jason's pivotal role in slaying the Colchian Dragon cannot be overlooked; it was his bravery that allowed them access to the prized fleece. This act would later haunt him as he faced consequences for betraying Medea's trust. The Ballet Tragique of 1781 pays homage to this timeless story by infusing dance with tragedy - a testament to its enduring impact on Greek culture. The exquisite Greek costumes worn by performers transport us back into antiquity itself. A fragment of sarcophagus from Boncompagni Ludovisi collection depicts scenes from Jason and Medea's mythic journey etched intricately onto marble stone. It serves as a reminder that their tale has transcended time, leaving an indelible mark on history. "Medea" remains an enigmatic figure, a symbol of both vengeance and vulnerability.