A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology

Smith, William

A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. William Smith, LLD, ed. 1890

5. A daughter of king Creon of Corinth. Jason, after deserting Medeia, engaged himself to her, but Medeia took vengeance by sending her a wedding garment, the magic power of which burnt the wearer to death. Thus Glauce and even her father perished. (Apollod. 1.9.28; Diod. 4.55; Hyg. Fab. 25; comp. Eurip. Med.)