Who has it, how is it wielded and what are the consequences. On the surface, one could argue that it is a play about divorce, but in reality, it is dealing with power. Deep questions regarding what property is, a women’s place in society, infidelity and the rights of children abound. Not only is Media a women, but also a foreigner. Medea was the daughter of King Aeetes of Colchis in Greek mythology, and wife of the mythical hero Jason. It experienced greater interest of the late 20th century, being interpreted as a nuanced and sympathetic portrayal of Medea’s struggle to take charge of her own life in a male-dominated world. While it wasn’t well received at the time, (after all, a woman does carry out a most awful murder and is then saved by the Gods), it has become one of the most popular Greek plays ever produced. In Euripides’ rendition, Medea was ahead of its time when first produced in 431 BCE. This particular story was originally written by Euripides. Having married Medea and fathered her two children, Jason abandons her for a more favorable match, never suspecting the terrible revenge she will take. In this famous tragedy, Medea centers on the myth of Jason, leader of the Argonauts, who has won the dragon-guarded treasure of the Golden Fleece with the help of the sorceress Medea. One of the most powerful and enduring of Greek tragedies, Medea, opens the last week of October on the PLU Eastvold stage.
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