Rising in Batumi’s Europe Square, the statue of Medea Holding the Golden Fleece brings symbols of wealth and prosperity from the deep roots of Greek mythology to Georgia. The legendary Golden Fleece held by Medea is known as one of the most important and impressive treasures of the ancient world, and this statue carries great meaning both mythologically and culturally.
Statue of Medeawas designed with inspiration from the famous character of Greek mythology, Medea. This statue, which can be seen from many points of the city, was designed by the sculptor David Khmaladze It was built by. The cost of this statue, which is turquoise and decorated with gold details, reached 1 million Lari. The Medea Statue, which was opened in June 2007, has been one of the most popular tourist attractions in Batumi since then.
The statue depicts the role of Medea in Greek mythology and Colchis (present-day Georgia) symbolizes the connection with the region. The Golden Fleece, representing wealth and power, MedeaThe figure of ‘s emphasizes the mythological importance of these lands and the historical and cultural richness of Georgia. The fact that Medea was a princess of Colchis and that the Golden Fleece was found in this region shows the importance of Georgia in ancient times and its connection with Greek mythology.
Princess Medea, the Famous Sorceress of the Ancient World
Medea or MedeaIn Greek mythology, she is the daughter of King Aietes of Colchis, the niece of the Goddess of Magic, Kirke, and the granddaughter of the Sun God Helios. She is a princess of Colchis (Georgia). Considered one of the greatest sorceresses of the ancient world, Medea was a master in making medicines and poisons. Also, Goddess of Earth and Moon He was also worshiped as a. His most distinctive physical feature is his bright and light colored eyes. His characteristic feature is that he takes on a frightening personality when he is angry.
Medea is the daughter of Aietes, the King of Colchis, and Eidyia; in some sources, her mother is mentioned as the Moon Goddess Hekate. She is also the niece of Circe, who was an expert in magic. The main character of the longest love epic of the ancient world, Medea is a strong representative of the matriarchal structure in the Black Sea tribes.. The person who moved the Golden Fleece As a figure who shook the male dominance in many Greek cities she visited. For this reason, she was mentioned by Greek writers “man killer” And “witch” was introduced as.
When the rise of a foreigner to such power in Greece caused chaos, Medea returned to her homeland of Colchis with her son Medus, but found her country having lost the Golden Fleece and struggling with internal turmoil. Medea restores order in ColchisAfter sacrificing his uncle to the gods for dethroning his father, he swore that he would take revenge on the Greeks who caused all this chaos.
He came down from Colchis to the Middle East with his son Medus and a group of people, and spread the cult of the Sun there. They founded the Median Empireis. Later, Medea ascended to heaven as immortalson Medusa He expanded his lands and laid the foundations of the dynasty.
The Story of the Golden Fleece, the Legendary Treasure of Greek Mythology
One of the most impressive and desired treasures of Greek mythology Golden Fleecehas a history full of legends. The Golden Fleece or Golden Fleece is a sacred fleece symbolizing wealth and power in Greek mythology. The story of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Aries constellation This myth tells the tragic story of Phrixus and Helle, children of King Athamas of Boeotia.
After Athamas’ first wife Nephele dies, the children’s stepmother Ino plots to get rid of them. Ino destroys the fields, destroying the crops, and bribes the priests to tell the king that he must sacrifice his children. King Athamas is hesitant to perform the sacrifice, but his advisors pressure him to do so.
Nephele asks the gods for help to save her children and A ram with a golden fleece (Aries) is sent. The ram takes Phrixus and Helle on his back and flies towards Asia (Anatolia). However, when they come to the Dardanelles, Helle falls into the waters of the strait and drowns; this event, This is why the Dardanelles was called “Hellespont” in ancient times..
Phrixus continues his journey and arrives safely ColchisWhen he arrives there, he sacrifices the ram to Zeus and presents the golden fleece of the ram to King Aietes of Colchis. Aietes, He hangs the Golden Fleece on a sacred oak tree in the Grove of Ares, and the fleece is guarded by a huge and sleepless dragon.
Meanwhile, a group of brave young men known as the Argonauts set out to seize the Golden Fleece under the leadership of Jason. Their ship is a fifty-five-oared ship built by a shipwright named Argos. At the end of this difficult journey, they reach Colchis and meet King Aietes. The king sets almost impossible conditions for Jason to obtain the Golden Fleece: Jason must subdue fire-breathing bulls, plow a large field, and defeat warriors who emerge by sowing dragon teeth.
Given the difficulty of these tasks, King Aietes is certain that Jason will fail. However, the King’s daughter, Medea, falls in love with Jason at first sight and decides to help him. Medea, a sorceress, gives Jason a magical ointment made from the Colchicum plant derived from Prometheus’ blood. This ointment makes Jason invulnerable and protects him.
Also, Medea tells Jason to throw a stone after planting the dragon teeth to cause the warriors to fight each other. With Medea’s help, Jason fulfills the king’s conditions. However, Aietes refuses to give him the Golden Fleece. Thereupon, Jason decides to steal the Golden Fleece with Medea’s help.
Medea puts the dragon to sleep so Jason can take the pelt. Then, Jason and Medea escape to Greece on their ship with the Golden Fleece. When King Aietes learns that his daughter and the Golden Fleece have been kidnapped, he sends his army, but they fail to retrieve the fleece. Finally, Jason and Medea return to Iolkos with the Golden Fleece.
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