Plot Summary:Medea is in Corinth with Jason and their two young sons. King Kreon wants to reward Jason for his exploits: he gives the hand of his daughter, Glauce, to Jason as well as the promise of the throne. In exchange, Medea and the boys are to be banished. Jason explains that his actions ensure a rich future for Medea and her sons. She asks that she be allowed to stay; Kreon refuses. She asks for one more day, and begs Jason to seek the king's permission to allow their sons to stay in Corinth. Jason agrees and Medea prepares a gift for her sons to give to Glauce. Will Medea leave peacefully?
《美狄亚》改编自古希腊欧里庇德斯的悲剧。美狄亚乃科尔喀斯国王埃厄忒斯之女,地狱女神的祭司,守护着神圣的金羊毛。然而,她爱上了前来盗取金羊毛的希腊英雄伊阿宋,不惜抛国弑兄,追随伊阿宋来到希腊。二人定居在科任托斯,育有二子。十余年后,出于私利的考虑,伊阿宋决定迎娶科任托斯王的女儿为妻。悲痛之下,美狄亚开始报复,她用巫术杀死了国王父女,又手刃两个儿子,乘龙车离去。