Greece - Theseus and Athens - Theseus and the Minotaur Flashcards
As a consequence of his sons Androgeus’ death, what did Minos demand?
That seven girls and seven boys be sent each year from Athens to Crete as sacrifice to the Minotaur
What coincided with this sacrifice?
Theseus’ return
How did Theseus display his courage once again?
He volunteered for the sacrifice
How were the sacrifices chosen?
At random
Who did Theseus meet in Crete and what happened?
He met Ariadne and she fell in love with him
What did Ariadne give Theseus?
Wool so he wouldn’t get lost
Sword to kill the Minotaur
What is Theseus doing on the kylix?
He is dragging the Minotaur by its left horn out of the holding
When did Ariadne run off with Theseus?
When he boarded his ship to return to Athens
Where did Theseus leave Ariadne?
On the island of Naxos before returning to Athens
What is the first version of the Theseus myth?
Ariadne was pregnant so he went to secure the ship, but was swept away, so she lived her life on Naxos
What is the second version of the Theseus myth?
Theseus fell in love with another woman and abandoned her
What is the third version of the Theseus myth?
Athena came to Theseus in a dream saying Dionysus wanted Ariadne and he had to leave
What did Theseus forget to do?
Remove the black sail or grief with a white sail saying he was safe
What did Aegeus do after he saw the black sail?
Threw himself from the city walls into the sea
