Life of Theseus

Life of Theseus

Author: Plutarch

Publisher:

Published: 2019-08-03

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9781087281278

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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".


Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

Author: Yvan Pommaux

Publisher: A TOON Graphic

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1935179616

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Presents the story of Theseus and his battle against the Minotaur as a graphic novel.


Theseus and Athens

Theseus and Athens

Author: Henry J. Walker

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 0195089081

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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.


A Midsummer-night's Dream

A Midsummer-night's Dream

Author: William Shakespeare

Publisher:

Published: 1734

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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National Sylvan Theatre, Washington Monument grounds, The Community Center and Playgrounds Department and the Office of National Capital Parks present the ninth summer festival program of the 1941 season, the Washington Players in William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," produced by Bess Davis Schreiner, directed by Denis E. Connell, the music by Mendelssohn is played by the Washington Civic Orchestra conducted by Jean Manganaro, the setting and lights Harold Snyder, costumes Mary Davis.


Bull

Bull

Author: David Elliott

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2017-03-28

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1328698939

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Much like Lin-Manuel Miranda did in Hamilton, the New York Times best-selling author David Elliott turns a classic on its head in form and approach, updating the timeless story of Theseus and the Minotaur. A rough, rowdy, and darkly comedic young adult retelling in verse, which NPR called “beautifully clever,” Bull will have readers reevaluating one of mythology's most infamous monsters. SEE THE STORY OF THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT Minos thought he could Pull a fast one On me, Poseidon! God of the Sea! But I’m the last one On whom you Should try such a thing. The nerve of that guy. The balls. The audacity. I AM THE OCEAN! I got capacity! Depths! Darkness! Delphic power! So his sweet little plan Went big-time sour And his wife had a son Born with horns and a muzzle Who ended up In an underground puzzle. What is it with you mortals? You just can’t seem to learn: If you play with fire, babies, You’re gonna get burned.


Theseus: His Life, Mysteries and Virtues

Theseus: His Life, Mysteries and Virtues

Author: Chris Aldridge

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016-04-14

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 1365048055

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You can still invoke the ancient Hero Theseus into your life! American Hellenist Chris Aldridge reaches back to ancient Greece and brings the story of Theseus alive again for Hellenic Polytheists and ancient Greek enthusiasts alike. Drawing from ancient and modern writings such as Plutarch and Walter Burkert, Chris once again tells the story of the Greek Hero who saved Athens, teaches valuable life lessons for all readers through the legacy of Theseus, and ends with a special prayer to call on the Hero.


The Crimson Thread

The Crimson Thread

Author: Kate Forsyth

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Published: 2022-07-05

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13:

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In Crete during World War II, Alenka, a young woman who fights with the resistance against the brutal Nazi occupation, finds herself caught between her traitor of a brother and the man she loves, an undercover agent working for the Allies. May 1941. German paratroopers launch a blitzkrieg from the air against Crete. They are met with fierce defiance, the Greeks fighting back with daggers, pitchforks, and kitchen knives. During the bloody eleven-day battle, Alenka, a young Greek woman, saves the lives of two Australian soldiers. Jack and Teddy are childhood friends who joined up together to see the world. Both men fall in love with Alenka. They are forced to retreat with the tattered remains of the Allied forces over the towering White Mountains. Both are among the seven thousand Allied soldiers left behind in the desperate evacuation from Crete’s storm-lashed southern coast. Alenka hides Jack and Teddy at great risk to herself. Her brother Axel is a Nazi sympathizer and collaborator and spies on her movements. As Crete suffers under the Nazi jackboot, Alenka is drawn into an intense triangle of conflicting emotions with Jack and Teddy. Their friendship suffers under the strain of months of hiding and their rivalry for her love. Together, they join the resistance and fight to free the island, but all three will find themselves tested to their limits. Alenka must choose whom to trust and whom to love and, in the end, whom to save.


Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

Author: Sonia Elisabetta Corvaglia

Publisher: Starry Forest Books

Published: 2021-08-03

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781951784010

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Adventure into the epic and magical world of Greek myths with this brightly-illustrated introduction to the story of Theseus and the Minotaur for young readers. Colorful and easy to read, this retelling of Theseus' defeat of the Minotaur and the brings ancient myth to life--with a dash of adventure.