Articles related to "Theseus"

One short chapter in Theseus' life filled with exhilarating victory over the Minotaur, joy from Ariadne's love and the bitter pangs of losing her as well as his father.

Everyone knows of Hercules. However, there is another hero in Greek Mythology named Theseus who had some adventures of his own.

Theseus was a Greek hero of divine ancestry with a knack of taking care of nasty beasts. His legacy is not only that only that of a great hero, but also Athenian king.

Ariadne, princess of Crete, helped an Athenian hero, Theseus escape the Labyrinth only to be left deserted on the island of Naxos. Eventually, she is rescued by Bacchus

In order to bring balance to his kingdom, Theseus swears to slay the Minotaur, and horrible creature on the island of Crete.

Locked in a labyrinth, the Minotaur demanded young men and women to eat until Athenian hero Theseus defeated it.

Until Sir Arthur Evans unearthed the palace of Knossos, the half-man-half bull killed by Theseus was considered just a popular legend; archeology changed that.

Sir Harrison Birtwistle, along with librettist David Harsent, has created an opera that explores the themes of betrayal and escape in the oft-told myth of the Minotaur.

A complicated yarn is the result of Heracles' attempt to obtain Hippolyta's girdle.

Jim Henson's The Storyteller Greek Myths television show stars Michael Gambon as the Greek storyteller, narrating ancient Greek myths dramatized by a talented cast.

The constellation Corona Borealis is an arc of stars that lies in spring and summer skies.

Seneca wrote one version of this Greek myth, and Euripides wrote two. What was the attraction of the Hippolytus?

A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of Shakespeare's romantic comedies. But the play can leave us unnerved once we form the link between comedy and tyranny in the play.

Half man half horse, the Centaur Cheiron was, unlike his violent fellow Centaurs, a wise, benevolent creature that lived in the wooded mountains of Thessaly, Greece.

Nelson was a small, frail man whose enormous spirit enabled him to overcome losing his arm and the sight in one eye in the years before Trafalgar

For each ancient Greek hero, there was a monster for him to slay. Be it a snake-haired Medusa or a ravaging boar, the monsters are often more interesting than the heroes!

From Troy, Greece, Rome, Europe, and Africa, fighting Amazons intrigue us. What can history tell us about the legendary fierce woman warriors of the ancient past?

The Cretan legend of the Minotaur links the palace of Knossos with ancient Athens. There are various sources of inspiration behind this ancient myth

There is more than one version of the myth of Minotaur of Crete. Although his end is always the same, he is variously a monster, a wild man or a Cretan general

The Roman Mosaics are some of the most complete and extensive Roman Mosaics that have been discovered anywhere in the world and will be a highlight of any Cyprus holiday

The Athens Happy Train is a cheap way of visiting main attractions and is especially popular with kids.

Equipped with a strong ship and heroic crew, Jason sets off to fulfill his destiny, and get revenge. And with the aid of a powerful woman, he almost gets what he wants.

The mechanicals, led by Peter Quince and dominated by Bottom, produce a play inside A Midsummer Night's Dream - an ambiguous piece of symbolism.

Ariadne auf Naxos, a German lyric comedy by Richard Strauss: opera plot summary, character list, and other Strauss opera information.

Influenced by Egypt and the Ancient Near East, Minoan culture represented a uniquely different civilization seen in the ruins of the palace in modern-day Heraklion.

The fairies in Midsummer Night's Dream are an elusive set of characters. But are we missing the point if we try to tie them down for analysis?

A Midsummer Night's Dream remains one of the Bard's most popular comedies and continues to delight audiences to this day.

Busy and brash, Cyprus's main resorts offer all the ingredients for a fun-filled holiday. Check out the pros and cons of staying in each one.

Brief biography of French novelist, playwright and critic André Gide, 1947 Nobel Prize Winner for literature, best known for The Immoralist and The Counterfeiters.

More than lovely beaches, mountains, wine and food, incredible churches and monasteries, Cyprus entices with the amazingly rich heritage of its ancient city-kingdoms.

Full of sandy beaches, quaint villages, and ancient historical sites, the Greek island of Crete is a true island paradise.

With the long days in the northern hemisphere during June, warm summer evening parties usually involve a barbecue. But there are other reasons to throw a party in June.

One vengeful goddess cursed Dionysus to madness. He was later cured but Dionysus' followers honor him with crazed rituals that take 'wine, women and song' to the extreme.

Usborne's Greek Myths is one in a series of miniature editions. It is a useful introduction into Greek mythology for young children, both at home and in schools.

Make Shakespeare more accessible by breaking it down to the students' level. Hook students by showing that his characters have the same problems many people have today.

From caves to ancient Minoan palaces, you can visit the sites immortalized in some of the world's most well-known myths and legends on the Greek island of Crete.

The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion has evolved with time. It illustrates how architecture and setting combined dramatically on the site.

From following in the steps of Aphrodite to spotting endangered turtles, there is much more to Cyprus than sun, sea and sand - although there is plenty of that too.

Boasting more than 10,000 years of history and 11 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the visitor is spoilt for choice when it comes to Cyprus.

Democracy was established and at work in Athens as early as Solon period in 590 BC. The democratic system helped ancient Athens achieved unmatched economic success.

The Minoan civilization enjoyed enormous success in internal and foreign affairs, yet even at the height of its power, it was not a match for that of Mother Nature.

This article analyses how the intertwining of diverse worlds of characters contribute to creating an atmosphere of dreaming in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The ancient weaponry and varied warrior clothing of the fierce Amazons reflect these women warriors' diverse origins.

Anthony Herrera, villain James Stenbeck, on As The World Turns, author of The Cancer War, presents Ogden Nash, William Butler Yeats, Jane Austen, to new generations.

Travelling on London Underground can be an ordeal for some. Yet symptoms of anxiety may be embedded in our collective unconscious.

History of the modern Games is full of names of medal winners in record times and distances. The Ancient Olympics abound with stories of equal prowess to today's athletes

Shakespearean names make great unique baby boy names. Shakespeare plays have characters with very unique names and can provide great ideas for parents naming a baby boy.

Animal and animal like creatures played a large role in the daily lives of the ancient Greeks. Legends speak of terrifying beasts that would attack and devour humans.