Ancient Corinth

Many think of Ancient Corinth beacuse of the myth of Jason and Medea. If you remember, Jason was allowed to marry Medea after he killed the sleepless dragon (which Medea actually drugged with a narcotic herb, thus helping him along.) They married and had two kids, but Jason then betrayed Medea by leaving her for the daughter of the King of Corinth, the beautiful Glauce. Medea was not one to just sit back and accept such a betrayal so killed her children and served their flesh to Jason for dinner (other versions of the myth say she gave Glauce a dress and a golden coronet, covered in poison.) In any case, Medea was woman one would not dare cross.

Much of Greek history goes back to activity in Ancient Corinth. If you are interested in learning more, I would recommend several sites:

http://www.wikipedia.org./wiki/Ancient_Corinth

http://www.grisel.net/corinth.htm

I have included some pictures from our trip to Ancient Corinth. (some did not load, I will post them later!) We also had lunch at a site where the bridge lowers to let boats through, so the walkway we used to get to the restaurant went underwater while we were there so a boat could get past. It was really amazing. We have long day ahead so off to breakfast.

More later!

Joanie