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Why did aegeus kill himself?
Aegeus killed himself because he thought he lost his son, Theseus. Theseus traveled to Crete to defeat the Minotaur and told his father that if he returned victorious he would have a white sail. However Ariadne cursed Theseus and the gods caused Theseus to forget to raise his white sail. Aegeus saw a ship with a black sail and thinking that his son was dead he threw himself off a cliff.
What did the father tell Theseus to do about the sail?
If he returned alive, to raise a white sail, but if he had failed in his mission and died, to raise a black sail.
How did theseus' father die?
He saw the black sail and thought that Theseus was dead. he through himself off a rocky height into the sea and died.
How did King Aegeus die?
I'm not really sure but I think that when Theseus returned to Athens sailing with a black flag, he thought his son died so he threw himself into the sea.When King Aegeus's son, Theseus, returned from Crete sailing with a black sail instead of white, Aegeus threw himself of a cliff into the sea, which is now called the Aegean seaWhen theseus came back from crete sailing with the black flag Aegeus threw him self off a cliff
Propulsion of Roman warships?
They were propelled by both sail and oars. Before a battle the sails were stowed and the manoeuvring was done by oars - the objects being to ram and or board.
What signal does theseus plan to use if he kills the minotaur?
He was either supposed to raise a white sail or flag.
What signal was Theseus supposed to use to show that he had defeated the Minotaur and was returning safely.?
He was to sail with white sails
Why do some sail boats sail with black sails?
Stealth: At night, they are more difficult to see.
Why did aegeus kill himself?
Aegeus killed himself because he thought he lost his son, Theseus. Theseus traveled to Crete to defeat the Minotaur and told his father that if he returned victorious he would have a white sail. However Ariadne cursed Theseus and the gods caused Theseus to forget to raise his white sail. Aegeus saw a ship with a black sail and thinking that his son was dead he threw himself off a cliff.
What did the father tell Theseus to do about the sail?
If he returned alive, to raise a white sail, but if he had failed in his mission and died, to raise a black sail.
How did theseus' father die?
He saw the black sail and thought that Theseus was dead. he through himself off a rocky height into the sea and died.
Why does a sailboat sail?
its sails
Where can I buy sail boat sails?
Fx Sails offers quality and affordable sail boat sails. You can find them at: www.fxsails.com/. In your town, there should be marinas near where you launch your boat that will offer sail repair.
What is another name for the sails of a windmill?
I don't think there is another name other than blade.
Is sail a noun?
Yes, the word sail is both a noun (sail, sails) and a verb (sail, sails, sailing, sailed).Examples:We bought a new yellow sail for the boat. (noun)We will sail to Miami on our next trip. (verb)
What is the plural of the word sail?
The plural form of the noun 'sail' is sails.
What is the main advantage of triangular lateen-rigged sails over square-rigged sails?
I'm not an expert, but I believe you can sail closer to the wind with a lateen-rigged sail than with square sails.
