Euripides Medea (Fragment)

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Euripides Medea (Fragment)

Minute fragment from Euripides Medea, v.1057-1062, parchment. From a codex, main body text in brown in a rounded unical hand. There is text on the recto and verso but the verso is virtually illegible. Date: circa 4th - 5th Century

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Body Codex Euripides Fragment Fragments Main Manuscript Medea Minute Parchment Recto Rounded Verso Virtually Illegible

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This image showcases a minute fragment from the ancient Greek tragedy "Medea" penned by the renowned playwright Euripides. Dating back to the 4th or 5th century, this precious parchment hails from a codex, with the main body text inscribed in a brown, rounded unical hand. The recto side of the fragment preserves the lines 1057-1062, which read: "μή με δειδνύεις, ἥδε με δεινότερον πάθει θεράπευσαι" ("Do not pity me, here I shall suffer a greater pain"). The verso side of the fragment, though virtually illegible, offers a tantalizing glimpse into the rich textual history of this ancient work. Medieval manuscript fragments like this one are invaluable resources for scholars, providing insights into the evolution of the Greek language and literature. The delicate parchment, which has survived the test of time, bears witness to the enduring power of Euripides' tragic tale of love, betrayal, and vengeance. Medea, a sorceress and a devoted wife, is driven to madness and vengeance when her husband Jason abandons her for a younger woman. This fragment serves as a poignant reminder of the emotional depth and complexity of the human condition as explored in the works of the ancient Greeks. The intricate beauty of this manuscript fragment invites us to ponder the rich cultural heritage it represents and the profound impact it continues to have on our understanding of the human experience.

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