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Jason has come to Medea’s house to seek revenge for the murder of his betrothed, the princess of Corinth, and her father, who were poisoned by Medea. The city is on fire as a result of her curse, and Medea has already killed one of their sons. When Jason arrives, she is waiting for him - with the second son - on the roof of her house. Jason pleads for her to spare the life of their living child, but Medea refuses, relishing in his grief and her vengeance. Unlike in Euripides’ original, Seneca
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Jason. Ye faithful ones, who share
In the misfortunes of your harassed king,
Hasten to take the author of these deeds.
Come hither, hither, cohorts of brave men;
Bring up your weapons; overthrow the house.
Medea. I have recaptured now my crown and throne,
My brother and my father; Colchians hold
The golden fleece; my kingdom is won back;
My lost virginity
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