Medea: Queen of Witches (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780988106697)

Medea
Witch. Poisonner. Child Murdererer. No woman in myth is as infamous as the killer queen from Colchis. She has been the star of plays, books and operas and many of the tales from Greek mythology. Here, for the first time, all the details of her lurid life are gathered into a single biography that takes you from her birthplace in remote Colchis on a deadly rampage across the Black Sea, through Thessaly, Corinth, Athens and beyond.

Who was Medea? What drove her to kill and kill again? In Greece during the heroic age, where encounters with gods, centaurs and sorcery are regular events, Medea had to survive in a world filled with intrigue, violence and betrayal. She does so with cunning and unflinching ruthlessness - yet somehow remains a woman, not a monster.

Whether sailing with Jason and the Argonauts, crossing paths with Hercules or trying to kill Theseus, Medea is at the heart of many ancient legends, yet her character has remained a mystery. Here, her secrets are revealed and her world explained.

Author: Philip Matyszak
ISBN-10: 0988106698
ISBN-13: 9780988106697
Publisher: Monashee Mountain Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/30/2024
Pages: 268
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d