Glauce
Britishnoun
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the second bride of Jason, murdered on her wedding day by Medea, whom Jason had deserted
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a sea nymph, one of the Nereids
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This seemed to carry over onto the stage, where soprano Janai Brugger, as Glauce, proved a fine vocal foil to her rival bride.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 13, 2022
The play proper begins in Corinth where Jason-mean, unloving and ungrateful-has become engaged to Glauce, the daughter of King Kreon.
From Time Magazine Archive
When she confided this vision to her nurse Glauce, the worthy woman suggested that they go and consult Merlin, wearing the garb of men.
From The Book of the Epic by H. A. (Hélène Adeline) Guerber
Same as Glauce; maiden loved by Jason, 273.
From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline) Guerber
And so fiercely did Medea look upon her that Glauce shrank back and clung to Jason for protection.
From The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles by Padraic Colum
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