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At Argon. 4.1653–88, Medea steps forward among the Argonauts and asserts that their harbourage on Crete will not be blocked by the bronze giant Talos, who stands menacingly throwing rocks at their ship. She claims that she alone can subdue him, and then steps forward and proceeds to do so. Using a sequence of 'magical' ritualistic acts, she causes Talos to scrape his vulnerable heel on a rock and fall down dead, as the ichor pours from his wound. This scene is the last in which Medea appears in the epic, and accordingly it forms the final opportunity to bridge the gap between the Medea of the Argonautica and the future Medea, one whose actions are already well known from such works as Pindar's fourth Pythian Ode and Euripides' Medea. The importance for Apollonius to create a plausible transition between the Medea of earlier myth and the Argonautic Medea is evident. A clear-cut break from tradition would allow Medea to become an alternative Medea, perhaps akin to the alternative portrayal of Helen by Euripides; a continuation would allow corroboration with earlier sources, which would lend authority and validation to Apollonius' version. It is now the common consensus that Apollonius tried, however successfully, to bridge the gap between a young and an adult Medea and between tradition and innovation in her character. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the study which dealt with the three escape choral fantasies featuring the Euripidean choruses, such as the Hippolytus 732-75, the Medea 824-65, and the Bacchae 370-433. It states that the passages had aesthetic function to manipulate the mood of the audience which can cast new light in understanding plays. It reveals the erotic implications of the odes that enhanced one's interpretation of how sexual desire and Aphrodite were presented.

The article talks about the duality of Medea's nature in Euripides' eponymous play. It discusses Helene Foley's emphasis on a gendered conflict in the play and an analysis on Medea's self-division in the context of gender relations. The article also examines Medea's anger and tools for revenge on the princess.

Features the story of Medea, written by Euripides. Argument on whether or not the Argo boat has sailed to the sea; Possibility of defending the paradosis in the story; Passion of Medea for Jason.

Evaluates the text of a part of the Greek mythology "Medea." Question on the explanation given for the tears of Medea; Exploration of the anxiety expressed by Medea for the future of her children; Occurrence of mechanical error that would result in the omission of lines.

Examines the arguments over the problematic passage towards the end of the "Medea." Association of the sentence about hating the children with expressions of anxiety; Focus on the anxiety of the Nurse for her mistress' well-being; Confirmation on the likelihood of aggressive violence in the closing distitch.

Discusses the critical misunderstanding of the flight of Medea. Problem in the interpretation of Argonautica; Analysis of Medea's behaviour; Complication in the use of figure of speech.

Interprets the poem "Medea." Characters and structure of the poem; Contents and context of each line; Examination of the attitude of the chorus toward Medea; Phrases and stanzas of the poem; Indications of classical literature.

Features the poems "Argonautica" by Apollonius Rhodius, and "Medea" by Euripides. Discussion of the life of Jason and Medea; Poison placed on the dress given to Medea as a gift; Murder of her brother.

Examines verse 1250 of "Medea," which ends Medea's dramatic speech in which she makes the decision to kill her children. Small emendation that gives readers the emotionally powerful and contextually appropriate concluding statement; Result of Medea's previous remarks on the pain and difficulty caused her by her children; Choral ode on children and the risks of being a parent.

Examines the structure and text of Euripides' "Medea." Problems in syntax, symbols and text construction; Juxtaposition of the words, exile and citizen; Themes in the dramatic situation of the "Medea"; Characters and plot of of the ancient literature; Indications of Greek and classical literature.