answersLogoWhite

0


Want this question answered?

Be notified when an answer is posted

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Who is the women who helped theseus to escape from the labyrinth?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about Ancient History

Who married theseus?

Two women married Theseus. These were Hippolyta and Phaedra. Theseus did not have both as wives simultaneously.


How are Hercules and theseus different?

Hercules was known as a Dorian hero. Theseus was an Athenian hero. They where both heros, although Theseus spent most of his time abducting women.


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.


Why daedalus couldn't leave the island of crete?

There are many different versions of the Greek myth or story of the inventor, architect and craftsman Daedalus and his son Icarus on their escape from Crete. This is a extract from one of my other answers: Daedalus was a famous master inventor and craftsman. He had fled to the island of Crete and started work for King Minos, during around 1325 BC . He created many objects for the King, that appear in various myths and legends. One of his creations was the Labyrinth of the Minotaur. Locked away inside the Labyrinth, a gigantic underground maze of misleading and seemingly endless tunnels, was a horrific monster. It was the Minotaur, a half man - half bull, bloodthirsty creature. It was the son of the kings wife, Queen Pasiphae. Daedalus had constructed a wooden cow for the queen to hide in to satisfy her love for a white bull sent by Poseidon. From this she became pregnant with the Minotaur. When the Minotaur was born, Daedalus built the Labyrinth to imprison the monster inside. The monster was always hungry for flesh, so King Minos demanded that seven men and seven women were sent to him each year. They were sent one by one into the labyrinth to be served to the Minotaur All got lost and were eaten by the Minotaur, no-one escaped. Some people lasted only hours, but some took days to find their way through the pitch black tunnels to the Minotaur This all continued for about twenty years until one brave hero, named Theseus, asked to be one of the seven men sent to the labyrinth; as he believed that he could boldly slay the beast within the maze and escape successfully, sparing the lives of fourteen innocent people each year. When Theseus set foot on the island of Crete he was introduced to the king's daughter, princess Ariadne, they instantly fell in love with each other. Ariadne gave Theseus a sword to slay the Minotaur and a large ball of string to tie to the door of the labyrinth and unroll as he journeyed through the tunnels, then follow to find his way out with. Theseus successfully slayed the monster and escaped the labyrinth, he then fled the lands of Minos with Ariadne by his side. King Minos was furious, not only had Theseus survived, but he had killed the Minotaur and stolen his daughter from him. Minos blamed the outcome on Daedalus for badly creating the labyrinth, so he decided to lock Daedalus and his son Icarus away in the labyrinth (and in some versions a tall tower). Daedalus had built the labyrinth so he therefor knew his way around. His son and him ventured through the tunnels, engulfed in darkness and thick silence. They made there way out and hid in temporary safety... ...This story is a famous Greek legend, but it is only a fictional story. Greek legends were told within the people of Greece as a pass-time. Greek people believed in many gods who lived at the summit of mount olympus. They had a god for almost everything, as a way of explaining everyday happenings that were beyond their knowledge. These gods hated humans. This formed a good base for their stories. There were many parts of these myths that contained forms of fantasy... Daedalus also featured in many other greek tales and myths. In ancient Greek; Daedalus means "Cunning Worker" and so he was, Daedalus was a well known craftsman and inventor,. All statues had their arms stuck stiffly to their sides until Daedalus made statues with their bodies in natural positions and, some people say he even gave them the power of being able to move, it was said that they were so realistic that if they werent chained up then they would run away! Daedalus claimed to be the inventor of the saw. Credit for this went to his nephew instead. Daedalus murdered him in jealousy. Because of this, he fled to Athens to work for King Minos on the island of Crete... ...By Jamie Gerrard Lievesley


Did Eileithyia have kids?

No, she helped women in childbirth. Note Eileithyia was also said to be mother to Eros and Sosipolis.

Related questions

What famous American Women helped slaved escape to freedom?

Thijfihohkhjhkjljk


Who married theseus?

Two women married Theseus. These were Hippolyta and Phaedra. Theseus did not have both as wives simultaneously.


What women helped runaway slaves escape too free states in the North?

Harriet Tubman


What was the name of the lady who tries to marry Theseus?

It was Ariadne, daughter of Minos, who wanted to marry Theseus. But there were other women in Theseus' life, both before and after Ariadne.


How are Hercules and theseus different?

Hercules was known as a Dorian hero. Theseus was an Athenian hero. They where both heros, although Theseus spent most of his time abducting women.


What 2 things does theseus do to help the athenians in their conflict with minos?

Every nine years, Minos, who had defeated Athens in a war, demanded seven young men and seven young women to be fed to the Minotaur, a monstrous creature, half man and half bull, that lived in the Labyrinth, a huge and devilishly complicated maze. The third time the tribute had to be paid, Theseus voluntarily took the place of one the male sacrifices, intending to kill the Minotaur and stop this madness. Ariadne, Minos' daughter, fell in love with Theseus the moment she saw him, and secretly gave him a ball of string. He was to tie one end to the door post of the labyrinth and unwind the string as he went deeper inside, so that he would be able to easily find his way back out. He found and killed the Minotaur and managed to escape from Crete with the other young Athenians, as well as Ariadne and her little sister Phaidra.


Who wrote the book Labyrinth?

The book "Labyrinth" was written by Kate Mosse. It is a historical fiction novel that intertwines the stories of two women living in different time periods in France.


What was the proper role for women or daughters in anthenian society according to egeus and theseus?

unaswered


What was Theseus doing before he killed the minotaur?

He was being sacrificed to the minotaur. The idea was that seven men and women were sent to be sacrifced to the minotaur and Theseus volunteered because he planned to kill it.


Why was is difficult for Daedalus and Icarus to escape from Crete?

There are many different versions of the Greek myth or story of the inventor, architect and craftsman Daedalus and his son Icarus on their escape from Crete. This is a extract from one of my other answers: Daedalus was a famous master inventor and craftsman. He had fled to the island of Crete and started work for King Minos, during around 1325 BC . He created many objects for the King, that appear in various myths and legends. One of his creations was the Labyrinth of the Minotaur. Locked away inside the Labyrinth, a gigantic underground maze of misleading and seemingly endless tunnels, was a horrific monster. It was the Minotaur, a half man - half bull, bloodthirsty creature. It was the son of the kings wife, Queen Pasiphae. Daedalus had constructed a wooden cow for the queen to hide in to satisfy her love for a white bull sent by Poseidon. From this she became pregnant with the Minotaur. When the Minotaur was born, Daedalus built the Labyrinth to imprison the monster inside. The monster was always hungry for flesh, so King Minos demanded that seven men and seven women were sent to him each year. They were sent one by one into the labyrinth to be served to the Minotaur All got lost and were eaten by the Minotaur, no-one escaped. Some people lasted only hours, but some took days to find their way through the pitch black tunnels to the Minotaur This all continued for about twenty years until one brave hero, named Theseus, asked to be one of the seven men sent to the labyrinth; as he believed that he could boldly slay the beast within the maze and escape successfully, sparing the lives of fourteen innocent people each year. When Theseus set foot on the island of Crete he was introduced to the king's daughter, princess Ariadne, they instantly fell in love with each other. Ariadne gave Theseus a sword to slay the Minotaur and a large ball of string to tie to the door of the labyrinth and unroll as he journeyed through the tunnels, then follow to find his way out with. Theseus successfully slayed the monster and escaped the labyrinth, he then fled the lands of Minos with Ariadne by his side. King Minos was furious, not only had Theseus survived, but he had killed the Minotaur and stolen his daughter from him. Minos blamed the outcome on Daedalus for badly creating the labyrinth, so he decided to lock Daedalus and his son Icarus away in the labyrinth (and in some versions a tall tower). Daedalus had built the labyrinth so he therefor knew his way around. His son and him ventured through the tunnels, engulfed in darkness and thick silence. They made there way out and hid in temporary safety... ...This story is a famous Greek legend, but it is only a fictional story. Greek legends were told within the people of Greece as a pass-time. Greek people believed in many gods who lived at the summit of mount olympus. They had a god for almost everything, as a way of explaining everyday happenings that were beyond their knowledge. These gods hated humans. This formed a good base for their stories. There were many parts of these myths that contained forms of fantasy... Daedalus also featured in many other greek tales and myths. In ancient Greek; Daedalus means "Cunning Worker" and so he was, Daedalus was a well known craftsman and inventor,. All statues had their arms stuck stiffly to their sides until Daedalus made statues with their bodies in natural positions and, some people say he even gave them the power of being able to move, it was said that they were so realistic that if they werent chained up then they would run away! Daedalus claimed to be the inventor of the saw. Credit for this went to his nephew instead. Daedalus murdered him in jealousy. Because of this, he fled to Athens to work for King Minos on the island of Crete... ...By Jamie Gerrard Lievesley


What did Theseus's mother do after theseus left for Athens?

Women, on the whole, held little respect in Greek culture. Her role in the story is simply to give birth to the hero. Beyond that she had little importance.


What women are known as moses of her people?

Harriet Tubman, a brave free African-American lady, was known as the "Moses of her people" because she helped over three hundred black slaves escape to freedom during the Civil War, similar to the way that Moses of the Old Testament helped his people escape to freedom.