Motif
poisoned bridal gift used as revenge
poisoned_bridal_gift_used_as_revenge
A motif of the Sacred Love and Longing family, within the sub-family Jealousy and Rivalry. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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greek roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome CADMUS. / PERSEUS. / THE ARGONAUTS. / STORY OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE.; lines 7432-7522 confidence: high
Medea and Jason flee to Corinth and have three children; Jason later becomes attracted to Glauce, daughter of Creon, and obtains Creon's consent for marriage.
Medea, angered by Jason's intended marriage to Glauce, sends the rival bride a beautiful poisoned robe that kills her.
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