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When Theseus' mother tells him that his real father is King Aegeus, she tells him he must take the sword and sandals that King Aegeus had buried for him back to the king and claim his birthright.
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Who rescued his mother from the underworld?
Theseus
Who is the mother of Theseus in greek mythology?
Aithra, daughter of Pittheus (son of Pelops) and lover of Aegeas.
What helps identify theseus as the kings son?
Aegeas, when he left for Athena, told Aethra, Theseus' mother, that he had buried his sword and sandals under a large boulder. If his son should be hero enough to lift the boulder, he should be sent to Athens to claim the throne. Theseus did just that.
How was Theseus born?
This is a myth, so the "date" is not much of a realistic answer, because it never existed. However, this myth was written in the mid- 4th century, to the 5th century, when it was revised.( To make it more enhanced) The myth states that "King Theseus" was 'born' into mythology (sentence 2).
Who was theseis to theseus?
Theseis is the story of Theseus
What did Theseus's mother do after theseus left for Athens?
Women, on the whole, held little respect in Greek culture. Her role in the story is simply to give birth to the hero. Beyond that she had little importance.
Who rescued his mother from the underworld?
Theseus
What task did Theseus have to do when he was of age to know who is father was?
Theseus had to lift a boulder and beneath it were sandals and a sword when Theseus finally was strong enough to lift it he journied to Athens where he met his father the king
What order does theseus give?
theseus gave an order for them to come to his castle and they will be married to their lover.
Who were theseus's parents?
Theseus had two fathers, Aegeus (a mortal) and Poseidon, both of whomhad lain with Theseus' mother Aethra in the same night.
Which characters live with his or her mother when you meet him or her and then has to leave?
Theseus and Perceval only
Which king was Theseus's dad?
Theseus was the son of Aethra (mother) and fathered by King Aegeus and Poseidon, both of whom Aethra slept with in one night.
Why does theseus have to kill Medusa?
Perseus. It was one of his tasks to save his mother Danae.
Who in greek mythology fought the minotaur?
Theseus, son of Aethra (mother)and fathered by Aegeus and Poseidon.
Who is the mother of Theseus in greek mythology?
Aithra, daughter of Pittheus (son of Pelops) and lover of Aegeas.
What promise does aegeus make theseus make befor he leaves?
Aegeus promised Theseus that he would give her a son before he leaves. This promise does come through.
What does Theseus mean by the lines for never anything can be amiss when simpleness and duty tender to it?
Theseus means that when simplicity and duty are involved, things will always turn out well. He is suggesting that if a task is approached with sincerity and a sense of responsibility, it is unlikely to go wrong.
