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Athens
The city in which Theseus father, Aigeus, reigns. Theseus spends a large part of the story trying to get to Athens.
Crete
Ruled by King Minos. Theseus and several others are taken from Athens to be bull dancers and sacrificed to the gods.
Eleusis
A city that Theseus encounters on his way to his fathers kingdom. Here he is forced to fight the current king and take his place. In this kingdom the women rule the land.
Altar Stone
The large heavy stone that Theseus must lift in order to learn who his father is.
Sword
One of the items found under the alter stone. It is by the sword that the father knew who Theseus was. If he hadn't recognized the sword he would have fed Theseus poisoned wine.
Moira
The belief that your fate is already laid before a man. Theseus makes mention of feeling...
This section contains 245 words (approx. 1 page at 400 words per page) |