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For those unfamiliar with the myth of Theseus, the basic premise is as follows: Theseus is an Athenian prince and demigod who travels to Crete to slay the minotaur, a monster that dwells in the ...
Theseus and The Minotaur (The Black, Queer Version) WUNC | By Kayla Beckett Published September 13, 2019 at 12:15 PM EDT Listen • 7:32 ...
Candlewick/Toon Graphics, $16.95 (56p) ISBN 978-1-935179-61-0 French author-artist Pommaux offers a solid graphic retelling of the life of Theseus, first published in France.
If you’ve ever wished your Greek myths came with a touch of Tony-winning sparkle, you’re in luck. The Onassis Foundation’s smash-hit podcast Live from Mount Olympus is back for its sixth season on 22 ...
Theseus was directed to then tie the thread to the entrance and let it unroll, using it as a guide to find his way out and taking care not to break Ariadne’s thread.
The tale of the Minotaur, Theseus, and Ariadne plays out with a "Greek Chorus" of a rabbi, priest, and lawyer. The questions of "are we truly responsible for our actions" or "Is the mission to ...
Ariadne, the daughter of Minos, the king of Crete, gave Theseus a sword to defeat the minotaur and, more important, a really big ball of string to help him find his way out when he was done.
The Onassis Foundation’s smash-hit podcast Live from Mount Olympus is back for its sixth season on 22 April 2025 — and this time, it’s diving into the epic tale of Theseus and Ariadne. The ...