... and old friend of Medea's, enters. Aegeus is childless. Medea tells him of her problems, and asks for shelter in Athens. She offers to help him to have a child as she has detailed knowledge of drugs and medicines. Aegeus eagerly agrees. If Medea can reach Athens, he will protect her. Medea makes the old king vow by all the gods, which in Ancient Greece meant a promise that would never ever be broken. Medea decides to kill Jason's new wife and his father-in-law, (who is in fact the King, Creon) by sending poisonous gifts. She then also tells the chorus of her plans to kill her children for two reasons. Firstly to hurt Jason, and secondly so they would not be killed by the followers of Creon when they find out he is dead. When Jason discovers the death of, not only his new bride, but also his two ...

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