Glossary of Terms Used

I’ve created the attached document which describes the many allusions and references used in the play.  This was a fascinating process, as many of these bring an entirely new light to the passages.  As I compiled this, I remarked many times to myself that the woman to play Medea (in particular) is to be taken for quite a journey.  Many of the images she creates are wildly intense, horrific, and very, very specific.  I am struck at how often she plays with the story of Hercules.  He was certainly an Argonaut, and therefore references to him can be seen as topical.  Quite possibly she relates to Hercules.  She is being tried by the Gods, in this case, and must survive – much as he was given the 12 labors to complete.  She sees herself as something above human, or mortal.  She is the granddaughter of Helios (Phoebus Apollo) and relates this often.  These aspects will provide for some meaningful flesh to apply to the bones of the role.

Nevertheless, attached is the glossary.  If you are reading the script and would like to utilize this as a companion, feel free.  It opens the text up beautifully.

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