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The Myth of Theseus
... amount of historical memory. • The Athenians believed that Theseus was a historical person, an early king who unified Attica. • In 475 the politician Kimon brought to Athens remains which were believed to belong to Theseus, much like the cult of relics in medieval Christianity. ...
... amount of historical memory. • The Athenians believed that Theseus was a historical person, an early king who unified Attica. • In 475 the politician Kimon brought to Athens remains which were believed to belong to Theseus, much like the cult of relics in medieval Christianity. ...
Theseus
... Invited to the palace for a banquet Hostess was his father’s new wife, Medea Medea served Theseus poisoned wine Aegeus saves Theseus (recognizes the sword he left him) Theseus was recognized as the heir to the throne ...
... Invited to the palace for a banquet Hostess was his father’s new wife, Medea Medea served Theseus poisoned wine Aegeus saves Theseus (recognizes the sword he left him) Theseus was recognized as the heir to the throne ...