In legend, she became deadly, partly through sorcery? (5)
I believe the answer is:
medea
'sorcery?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.
'in legend she became deadly partly' is the wordplay.
'MEDEA' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.
'through' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for medea that I've seen before include "Sorceress involved with Jason" , "Greek sorceress" , "Mythical wife who helped Jason get the Golden Fleece" , "Tragedy by Euripides" , "Sorceress who helped Jason get the Golden Fleece" .)