Jason abandoned Medea to marry Glauce, princess of Corinth. Their betrothal provoked Medea's revenge — she killed Glauce with a poisoned robe before the marriage could produce children.
Medea sent a poisoned robe and golden crown to Glauce as false wedding gifts. When Glauce donned them, the enchanted garments burned her alive, and her father Creon of Corinth died clutching her body as the fire consumed him.
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