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Author: Henry J. Walker Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: 0195089081 Category : Athens (Greece) Languages : en Pages : 235
Book Description
Assembling material that has previously been scattered in scholarly works, Walker presents the evidence for the development of the myth and cult of Theseus in the archaic age. He then looks to major works of classical literature in which Theseus figures, probing the contradictions between the archaic, primitive side of his character and his refurbished image as the patron of democracy.
Author: Henry J. Walker Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: 0195089081 Category : Athens (Greece) Languages : en Pages : 235
Book Description
Assembling material that has previously been scattered in scholarly works, Walker presents the evidence for the development of the myth and cult of Theseus in the archaic age. He then looks to major works of classical literature in which Theseus figures, probing the contradictions between the archaic, primitive side of his character and his refurbished image as the patron of democracy.
Author: James Evelyn Ford Publisher: Capstone ISBN: 9781404809031 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 36
Book Description
World of ancient mythology -- Introduction -- Minos the king -- Crete and Athens at war -- Pasiphae and the bull -- Labyrinth -- Terrible price to pay -- Aegeus's secret past -- Wicked stepmother -- Theseus sails to crete -- Death of the minotaur -- Escape -- Daedalus and Icarus -- Theseus forgets again -- Glossary -- Who's who -- Index.
Author: Jeff Limke Publisher: Graphic Universe ISBN: 0822585170 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 52
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In graphic novel format, retells the adventures of Theseus and how he solved the mystery of the labyrinth and battled the monster kept prisoner at the center.
Author: Henry John Walker Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0195358376 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 235
Book Description
Theseus is celebrated as the greatest of Athenian heroes. This work explores what he meant to the Athenians at the height of their city-state in the fifth century B.C. Assembling material that has been scattered in scholarly works, Henry Walker examines the evidence for the development of the myth and cult of Theseus in the archaic age. He then looks to major works of classical literature in which Theseus figures, exploring the contradictions between the archaic, primitive side of his character and his refurbished image as the patron of democracy. His ambiguous nature as outsider, flouting accepted standards of behavior, while at the same time being a hero-king and a representative of higher ideals, is analyzed through his representations in the work of Bacchylides, Euripides, and Sophocles. This is the only work of scholarship that examines the literary representation of Theseus so thoroughly. It brings to life a literary character whose virtues, flaws, and contradictions belong in no less a degree to his creators, the people of Athens.
Author: Sophie Mills Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780198150633 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 314
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This book traces the development of the Theseus myth and its importance for Athens. Mills examines all extant tragedies in which Theseus appear in order to assess the significance of his role as mythological representative of Athenian greatness. She argues that the Theseus of most Athenian tragedy is carefully drawn to exemplify the idealized image of the Athenian "national character" that was prevalent in the age of the empire.
Author: Publisher: Greek Mythology ISBN: 9781916409163 Category : Children's stories Languages : en Pages : 0
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Spark young childrens interest in the timeless Greek mythology with this picture book packed with legends, adventure, and humor! Theseus, the son of the King of Athens, is one of the most famous heroes of Ancient Greek mythology. He is famous because he fought and defeated the powerful monster Minotaur and married beautiful princess Ariadne, the daughter of King Minos of Crete.
Author: Plutarch Publisher: ISBN: 9781087281278 Category : Languages : en Pages : 34
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Theseus was the mythical king and founder-hero of Athens. Like Perseus, Cadmus, or Heracles, Theseus battled and overcame foes that were identified with an archaic religious and social order. His role in history has been called "a major cultural transition, like the making of the new Olympia by Hercules".
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