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Through a variety of stories, we will uncover the intricate dynamics between characters driven by desire and revenge, showcasing the struggle against societal constraints and the quest for justice. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge our understanding of right and wrong. 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Another theme is her powerful voice which cannot be silenced, even by King Creon. - Summary by Alan Mapstone Cast list for Medea Medea: WendyKatzHiller Jason: ToddHW Creon: Mathias Thorndal Nurse: Elsie Selwyn Messenger: Stefan Von Blon Chorus of Corinthian Women: Sonia Stage Directions: Alan Mapstone]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74075581</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74075581/sir_thomas_more_anthony_munday.mp3" length="70277520" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Lucius Annaeus Seneca</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Medea is a fabula crepidata (Roman play with Greek subject) of about 1000 lines of verse written by Seneca the Younger. It was written around 50 CE and is generally considered to be the strongest of his plays. 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