OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199
Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: GreeceMedea understood this as betrayal and dishonour. She appealed to Jason’s oaths, the pledge of his right hand and the gods who witnessed his promises. Her complaint concerns broken obligations, not merely romantic disappointment.
- Revise: The Role and Portrayal of the Gods
A solemn promise made with the gods as witnesses, giving the undertaking religious force.