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Essay Archive - Theseus Athens Great Hero
Theseus Athens Great Hero
At birth Theseus an unknown father. His mother , Aethra , was friendly
with both Poseidon and Aegeus (Hunt 3-6). Before Theseus was born Aegeus said to
Aethra ." If we are to have a son , when he is grown have him take my sword and
sandals from under this boulder to me ," then he was off to Athens. Theseus was
born in a small town called Troezen and grew up there, in a normal way.
When Theseus was old enough Aethra took Theseus to the boulder where
the sandals and sword were and told him what Aegeus had said. Theseus li....
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