Creusa
Americannoun
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Creusa of Corinth, the bride-to-be of Jason, slain by Medea.
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Creusa of Troy, a daughter of Priam and the wife of Aeneas who disappeared in the flight from Troy.
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In it, Linda, a character meant to represent the newly emancipated woman, states, “I love Medea more than Creusa,” the latter being the princess for whom Jason leaves Medea.
From Los Angeles Times
Creusa recounts the final days of Troy as Aeneas, her husband, watches the city burn.
From Los Angeles Times
He more than Creüsa passionately desired a son.
From Literature
Creüsa, leaving her husband in the town with one of the priests, went on up to the sanctuary by herself.
From Literature
Creüsa felt her purpose grow weak and ebb away while the strange boy spoke.
From Literature
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