James Clauss
Professor of Classics at the University of Washington offering scholarly context on the Argonautica and Jason's mythic role.
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Apr 8, 2026 • 54min
Worst marriage ever! The story of Jason and Medea
James Clauss, a classics professor, gives scholarly context on Jason and the Argonauts. Rosie Wyles, a classical history lecturer, analyzes Medea's role and adaptations. Edith Hall, a classics scholar, traces the tradition and tragic logic. They unpack the voyage for the Golden Fleece, Medea’s betrayal and revenge, colonial tensions in the myth, and how later artists and performances reshape the story.
