Medea (Tanglewood Tales, The Minotaur) 

Edmund Dulac created "Medea (Tanglewood Tales, The Minotaur)" as an illustration, tapping into early 20th century interests in reimagining classical myths. Dulac presents Medea, a figure of immense power but also of foreign origin in Greek narratives, escaping in a chariot pulled by dragons. This fantastical image plays with the exoticism often associated with Medea, who was not Greek, but came from Colchis. The chariot, engulfed in flames, suggests both her magical abilities and the destructive potential born out of betrayal and vengeance. Consider Medea’s complex position: she’s a woman in a patriarchal society, an immigrant in a foreign land, and a sorceress wielding knowledge that threatens the established order. Dulac's illustration captures the tension between her strength and her alienation, a visual testament to the enduring power and tragedy of her story.