Something has just been seen that will surely never occur again in the history of Corinth.
Just moments ago, Jason arrived to confront Medea. He proclaimed he was also there to rescue his boys from punishment for Medea's crimes in killing Creon and Glauce. It wasn't long before Jason was informed if his children's demise. He was shocked to find out that it was their own mother who so heartlessly drew their blood. Jason entered a blind rage, determined to kill Medea for all she had done. But before his attendants could manage to open the doors, Medea appeared.
Now here's the crazy part: Medea was riding a golden chariot. This chariot was a gift from Helios, her father's father. It was drawn by dragons. Medea spoke down to Jason, refusing to give up the bodies if her dead sons. Jason, in his fury, called her a wicked mother and wished her dead. He wanted the bodies of his children so he could bury them properly, and Medea wouldn't even grant him this. Jason insulted his mad wife. Among other things, he called her a traitor to her home land and a loathed woman. It was clear that Jason regretted ever taking her to Greece.
Medea accused Jason that is was his fault that his sons were dead. If he had not broken his oath to her, the boys would still be alive. Medea escaped, presumably to Athens. She leaves Corinth questioning. Did Jason deserve what he got? Did Medea?
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