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Did any of the Seven Against Thebes survive the battle against Eteocles?
Only Adrastus.
Who were the Seven against Thebes?
Polynices, Capaneus, Hippomedon, Parthenopaeus, Tydeus, Adrastus, Amphiaraus. They were the group that Polynices assembled to attack Thebes against Eteocles's kingship.
What monster did Theseus go against?
The minotaur
Who was the hero who had to fight the minotaur?
The hero who fought against the Minotaur was Theseus. The Minotaur was a son of Pasiphaë the Queen of Crete and wife of Minos. Ariadne and Phaedra were daughters of Minos and Pasiphaë who became wives of Theseus.
How does Theseus feel about the law against Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
It's a director's call. I have seen it played where Theseus agrees wholeheartedly with the law, where Theseus appears to agree with it but is acutely aware that Hippolyta does not, where Theseus does not agree with it but has his hands tied, where Theseus appears to have no particular feeling about it, but seems to be encouraging Hermia to find an answer outside the law. All of these performances were by actors saying exactly the same words, just saying them differently.
Who killed theseus father?
Theseus's father, King Aegeus of Athens, was believed to have died by suicide after mistakenly thinking that Theseus had been killed. Aegeus had instructed Theseus to raise a white sail upon his return if he was victorious against the Minotaur, but when he saw a black sail instead, he assumed the worst and threw himself into the sea. This act gave the sea its name, the Aegean Sea, in his memory.
What is the name of giant that Theseus encounters?
Theseus encounters the giant named Procrustes in Greek mythology. Procrustes is known for his cruel practice of fitting travelers to his bed by either stretching them or cutting them down to size. This brutal method ultimately leads to his downfall when Theseus defeats him using his own twisted methods against him.
Why was Poseidon mad with thesus and what did thesus forget?
Poseidon was angry with Theseus because, during his journey back to Athens after defeating the Minotaur, Theseus forgot to change the sails of his ship from black to white. He had promised his father, King Aegeus, that if he succeeded, he would raise white sails to signal his victory. When Aegeus saw the black sails, he believed Theseus had died and, in his despair, threw himself into the sea, leading to Poseidon's wrath against Theseus.
What are some values supported in the myth of Theseus?
Theseus was a king of Athens famous for many exploits, and appearing in works by many authors and on countless vases. There is some confusion about Theseus' parentage, some say he is the son of Aegeus and Aethra, and others the son of Poseidon and Aethra. Apollodoros and Hyginus say Aethra waded out to Sphairia after sleeping with Aegeus, and lay there with Poseidon. The next day, Aegeus, who had been visiting Aethra at Troizen, left for his home city of Athens. As he left, he left sandals and a sword under a large rock; should Aethra bear a male child, she was to send him to Athens to claim his birthright as soon as he was old enough to lift the rock and retrieve the items. Aethra gave birth to Theseus, who came of age and set off for Athens with the sword and sandals, encountering and defeating six murderous adversaries along the way. When Theseus reached Athens, Medea, the wife of Aegeus, persuaded Aegeus to kill the as of yet unrecognized Theseus by having him attempt to capture the savage Marathonian Bull. Theseus does the unexpected and succeeds, so Medea tells Aegeus to give him poisoned wine. Aegeus recognizes Theseus' sword as he is about to drink and knocks the goblet from his lips at the last second. According to Plutarch and Philochoros, on the way to Marathon to kill the bull, Theseus encounters a fierce storm and seeks shelter in the hut of an old woman named Hecale. She promises to make a sacrifice to Zeus if Theseus comes back successful. He comes back, finds her dead, and builds a deme in her name. Some time after Theseus return to Athens, trouble stirs and blood flows between the houses of Aegeus in Athens and Minos, his brother in Crete. War and drought ensues and an oracle demands that recompense be made to Minos. Minos demands that seven maidens and seven youths are to be sacrificed to the Minotaur every nine years. Theseus is among the chosen victims and sails off to Crete, promising to Aegeus that his ship's black flag would be replaced with a white flag if Theseus is victorious. In Crete, Minos molests one of the maidens and Theseus becomes angry and challenges him, boasting of his parentage by Poseidon. Minos, son of Zeus is amused and asks Theseus to prove his heritage by retrieving a ring from the depths of the ocean. Theseus being a son of Poseidon succeeds. Ariadne, a young woman in Crete already betrothed to Dionysus, falls in love with Theseus and helps him defeat the Minotaur. Ariadne then leaves Crete with Theseus, who abandons her on Dia (at Athena's behest, according to Pherekydes). In returning to Athens Theseus forgets to switch the black sail with the white one. Aegeus, consequently, watching from afar believes his son is dead and hurls himself into the sea, named the 'Aegean' after him. After Aegeus' death, Theseus must contend against Pallas for the throne. Theseus gets wind of a planned assassination against him and spoils the ambush, killing Pallas and gaining the throne. Theseus and a good friend of his by the name of Pirithous wanted to marry daughters of Zeus, and begin their quest by abducting Helen. Theseus wins a bet and gets Helen, but must accompany Pirithous to Hades to recover Persephone for him. There is much disagreement here about what happens in Hades, but many traditions say only Theseus makes it back out. Theseus does two noteworthy patriotic acts to Thebes, accepting Oedipus at Kolonus, and helping Adrastus bury the Seven, fallen in the struggle for the throne of Thebes. Late in his life Theseus loses popularity in Athens and is exiled. He wanders to Scyrus where he is hurled off a cliff by Lycodemes.
What is the Greek 'Adrastus' in English?
'Non-participant' or 'Uncooperative' may be English equivalents of 'Adrastus' [Ἄδραστος, Adrastos]. The actual translation is ''non active''.The meaning is both surprising and expected in terms of the Theban cycle of plays on the life and impact of Theban King Oedipus. It's surprising in terms of Oedipus' father-in-law, King Adrastus of Argos. The Argive king is anything but 'non-participating' or 'uncooperative' in terms of Oedipus' wronged son, Polyneices.Specifically, Polyneices is denied his legally sanctioned right to alternating years of royal rule according to a joint power-sharing arrangement with his twin brother and co-heir, Eteocles. The Argive king allows the disgraced and exiled Polyneices to marry his daughter, Princess Argea. He also helps organize an army of disgruntled Thebans and invading Argives to assert Polyneices' claims by force.But the meaning may be expected in terms of Oedipus' grandson, Adrastus. Along with Thersander and Timeas, Prince Adrastus is the child of Polyneices and Argea. But it's Thersander that history knows about. Thersander ultimately rights the wrongs that are done against his father. As a reward, he and his direct descendants establish firm control over the throne of Thebes.But the historical record is blank in regard to the possibly 'non-participating', 'uncooperative' young Prince Adrastus.
How does theseus appear in modern world?
In the modern world, Theseus often symbolizes the archetypal hero, representing themes of bravery, leadership, and the quest for identity. His myth is frequently referenced in literature, film, and art, illustrating the struggle against adversity and the pursuit of justice. Additionally, the concept of the "Theseus Paradox," which questions the nature of identity and change, resonates in contemporary discussions about personal and societal transformation. Overall, Theseus remains a powerful cultural figure embodying the complexities of human experience.
How did Theseus conquer sinis?
Theseus conquered Sinis, also known as the Pine Bender, by using the same method that Sinis used to kill his victims. Sinis would bend pine trees and then tie his victims to them, causing the trees to fling the victims to their death. Theseus outsmarted Sinis by turning the tables on him and using his own method against him, ultimately defeating Sinis and freeing the land from his tyranny.
