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Dowd, a fine arts major, brings a fresh perspective to a bold reimagining of the Greek tragedy. “'Medea' is a gripping Greek tragedy by Euripides that delves into themes of love, betrayal and ...

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He cited African-American communities who found inspiration and resources for empowerment in ancient texts, as well as Simone de Beauvoir’s centering of figures like Euripides’ Medea in exploration of ...

“‘Medea’ is a gripping Greek tragedy by Euripides that delves into themes of love, betrayal and vengeance,” Dowd said. “Set in a timeless and placeless context, the story follows ...