Greece - Theseus and Athens - Procustes Flashcards
1
Q
What would this foe do?
A
Invite visitors to stay a night on a ‘magical’ bed that would fit anyone
2
Q
What would he do if they were too small for the bed?
A
Use his mallet to stretch them out
3
Q
What would he do if they were too tall for the bed?
A
Use his axe to chop off their feet and head
4
Q
How did Theseus defeat Procrustes?
A
Tell him to lay on the bed before he tried. He chopped off his head and made him suffer the same way as his victims
5
Q
What is Procrustes doing on the kylix?
A
He has fallen backwards on his bed, trying to ward of Theseus
