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Did Medea kill the King

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Medea indirectly killed King Creon. He died of poison as he desperately attempts to save his daughter from Medea's burning poison.

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Does Medea from Greek mythology kill her father?

No, Medea did not kill her father, King Aeëtes. In fact, when her uncle took the throne from him, Medea killed her uncle.


How did medea kill her children?

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Why does Medea kill her brother?

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Medea is a figure in Greek mythology. She is the daughter of King Aeëtes of Colchis and granddaughter to the sun god Helios. She marries the Greek hero Jason.


What was Medea's quest?

Medea's assists Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece. In order to wrest his throne from his uncle, he was compelled to attempt the quest. In exchange for Medea's assistance, Jason promises to marry her. Although Jason has two sons with Medea, he abandons her for King Creon's daughter.


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She killed both her sons (or often said to be three).


What happens to pelias after Jason returns with the golden fleece?

Jason brought his girlfriend Medea back, and medea showed king pelias' daughters how to make him young again, they had to kill him, and then sprinkle magic potion on him. but when they did. he didn't come back to life, in grief, they killed themselves. and Jason ruled over the land


How does Jason betray Medea?

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How did medea kill Jason's wife?

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