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Theseus: Mythical Adventures of a Hero

Explore the legendary journey of Theseus, from his birth in Athens to his encounter with the Minotaur in Crete and beyond. Follow his battles and conquests, including the Labyrinth and the daring attack of the Amazons. Delve into the tragic love story of Phaedra and witness the heroic feats that solidified Theseus as a legendary figure in Greek mythology.

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Theseus: Mythical Adventures of a Hero

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  1. Theseus

  2. Theseus • Important Names • Ægeus (king of Athens) • Pittheus (king of Trœzen) • Æthra (his daughter) • Theseus • Minos • Ariadne • Phædra • Hippolytus

  3. Theseus (cont.) • I. The birth of Theseus • A. Ægeus and the oracle • B. Pittheus and Æthra • C. The sandals and the sword • II. Theseus trip to Athens • A. Periphetes “The Clubber” • B. Sinis “The Pine-bender” • C. Sceiron (no significant name) • D. Cercyon (a wrestler) • E. Damastes “The Stretcher”

  4. Theseus (cont.) • III. Theseus in Crete • A. The situation at Athens • B. Theseus travels to Crete • 1. Minos’ challenge • 2. Theseus reply • C. The Labyrinth

  5. Theseus vs. the Minotaur

  6. Knossos (Aerial)

  7. Knossos

  8. Knossos

  9. Knossos

  10. Knossos (Plan)

  11. Knossos (Reconstruction)

  12. Knossos (Interior)

  13. Knossos (Interior)

  14. Knossos (Throne Room)

  15. “Horns of Consecration”

  16. Bull Rhyton

  17. Knossos

  18. “Bull-leaping” Fresco

  19. Minotaur (Blk. Figure Vase)

  20. Theseus (cont.) • III. Theseus in Crete • A. The situation at Athens • B. Theseus travels to Crete • 1. Minos’ challenge • 2. Theseus reply • C. The Labyrinth • 1. Dædalus (father of Icarus) • 2. Ariadne • D. The Tragic Return

  21. Theseus (cont.) • IV. The Synoikism • V. The attack of the Amazons • A. Antiope/Hippolyte • B. Hippolytus • VI. Phædra • A. Love • B. Revenge • C. The curse

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