Medea

Medea is a figure from Greek mythology known for her intelligence, cunning, and complex emotional range. She was a sorceress and the wife of Jason, leader of the Argonauts. When Jason betrayed her to marry another woman, Medea's love turned into rage. In a dramatic act of revenge, she orchestrated the destruction of her rival and her own children to hurt Jason deeply. Her story explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the destructive power of passion, making her a symbol of both resourcefulness and tragic vengeance in literature.