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Medea is a play written by the ancient Greek tragedian Euripides and first produced in 431 BCE. The play centers on Medea, a woman betrayed by her husband Jason, who abandons her for a politically advantageous marriage. Consumed by grief and rage, Medea enacts a gruesome plan of revenge, leading to a tragic climax. The play delves into themes of betrayal, the consequences of unchecked emotions, and the complexities of justice in the ancient world. 

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