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Greek Coin Of Phokaia (Circa 400 BC)

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In 400 BCE, Corinth was among the most populated cities in Greece. It was home to over 90,000 ancient Greeks. Below is a picture of Athenian naval forces in the harbour of Syracuse, Sicily, during the Peloponnesian War.

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A vase with an illustration of Madea escaping in her golden chariot

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An image of Medea and herchildren

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This is an image of Medea riding off on a chariot that is being pulled by Dragons! She received these dragons by from her grandfather Helios.

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This is an artifact of Jason and Medea. Their love story is thought to be one of the worst betrayals in Greek mythology. Jason betrayed Medea by saying he was going to marry the King's daughter denying their marriage. In retaliation, Medea killed her children and flew away on a dragon.

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This picture shows how during the time period of the play Medea men would assert their dominance.

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Medea riding off in her chariot pulled by dragons

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Medea dropping poison into drink

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"Iolcos, 'neath Pelion's hills" the place Medea and Jason sailed in on the ship Argo, after she slayed the dragon that guarded the golden fleece.

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Depiction of Jason returning with the golden fleece. Obtained through the help of Medea

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This 16th century painting titled "The Argo" by Lorenzo Costa, depicts Jason and the Argonauts that he led during their quest for the Golden Fleece. During this journey we know he met Medea, after which they settled in Corinth and began a family. The title of the painting refers to the ship seen in the picture, humbly named The Argo.

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Epidaurus theatre (400 B.C.) One of the most well-known in Greece. This theater contains 14,000 seats. This is type of theater is copied through out history for its center round stage and its half round raised seating for the audience .

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A Bust of Euripides, the creator of the play Medea. This is a copy of a 4th century BC Greek carving.

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Greek novelist, Euripides, on an ancient bonze medal.

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Statue of Medea holding a knife

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Medea in her chariot. Southern Italy, c. 400BC.

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An Attic column-krater, 470-460 BCE, depicting Jason takingthe Golden Fleece. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York).

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Bronze Age Greek Sphinx

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Caryatids of Erechtheion

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One of the ways that the Gods were celebrated was through festivals that included song and plays. Dionysus was often the one being honored as he was the God of Wine and Theatre. The image below breaks down the different parts of the theatre.

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During the time of the play Medea, in ancient Greece this is the common type of fashion worn. Along is a picture of hemlock which was a common way of poisoning individuals during that time. Thus, this provides a visual representation of what Medea's murder weapon might of looked like.

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13th-14th century great silver ring, the mounted oval bezel decorated with a radiate cross.

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Glauce, Daughter of Creon, King of Corinth.

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Ancient Greek Bowl

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440-400 BC Greece currency silver drachm

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Joel BellMedea, sits on a rocky shore with her two sons, circa 1200 BC. A painting by Anselm Feuerbach, c. 1870

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The ruins of Ancient Corinth

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Apotheosis of Herakles Attic Black-Figure Neck-Amphora

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Greek artifact showcased in the Ancient Greek Museum made in Corinth in 430 BC.

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A depiction of Medea with her sons by Eugene Ferdinand Victor Delacroix , a French artist. Note the dagger she holds, symbolizing the act of her taking her children's life.

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This is a Greek artifact that shows Ovid, Valerius Flaccus and Medea. Post-mid 2nd century.

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Nestoris( two handled jar) with mythological scenes
Late 5th Century-Early 4th Century

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This is a poster by Alfons Mucha for performance by Sarah Bernhardt, at the theatre de la Reniassance, Paris (1898)
Premiered 431 BC

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This is a bust of the King of Corinth from Medea, presumably at the time of finding his dead daughter or at the time of his own death. This bust was created around 400 BCE.

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Jason and Medea depicted on an Ancient Greek Amphora. Jason appears to be spraying the dragon with a herbal potion that Medea had crafted for him. The dragon fell asleep and Jason was able to seize the Golden Fleece.

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Medea's presents of the golden dress and crown given to Glauce by Medea's sons on a vase. (390 B.C.)

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Medea & HypatiaThis image represents Hypatia's death (405 BC). Hypatia is credited for being the first documented female mathematician, as well as a profound teacher of philosophy. I believe the ideal timeliness of Medea and Hypatia tells a lot about the living as a woman in Ancient Greece, as well as the myth coming to life.

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Marble relief fragment with the head of Medea Period: Imperial Date: 1st–2nd century A.D. Culture: Roman
Two thousand years ago, the ancient Romans were producing remarkable life-like sculpture. They borrowed much of their style from the Greeks

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This is a bronze mirror from mid-5th century B.C. Greece. Mirrors decorated in this ornate and etherial fashion were common during the time of "Medea."

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The is a statue in Batumi, Georgia of Medea holding the Golden Fleece that she stole from her father.

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This is an example of a Greek Theater where plays like Medea were performed. Theaters were built in hill sides for the great acoustics and optimized seating arrangements.

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This is the golden chariot driven by dragons that was thought to be wielded by Medea.

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Medea's jewelry
5th-1st century B.C.

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Depiction of two women presenting gifts to the youth.
Terracotta hydria (water jar)

Attributed to the Amykos Painter
ca. 420–400 B.C.

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Fish Plate, 400–350 B.C.

Terracotta, red-figure technique
5.1 x 34 x 34 cm (2 x 13 3/8 x 13 3/8 in.)

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Depiction of Medea killing one of her sons on a vase

Around 440-420 BC

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It is estimated that in 400 BC Corinth had a population of around 90,000 people. Corinth also had two ports for trade.

Around 400 BC, the Greek philosopher, Democritus suggested that the  world is made up of tiny particles called atoms.

Also around 400 BC (actually in 399 BC)  is when Socrates was on trial for the accusation that he was corrupting the youth and was executed.

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Dragon Chariot of Medea Vase
Late 5th-early 4th Century BC

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Map of Ancient Greece