Theseus Athens Great Hero
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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 ....
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.... and using that to hurt or usually kill
them. Either way Theseus showed courage and wisdom in his quick thinking that
would make him a great hero that would be remembered for many years to come.
The first day in Athens Theseus started looking for Aegeus' castle but
what he did not know was that Aegeus was ,at the time, under the power of a
sorcerer by the name of Medea. She could see the power in him from afar and saw
that he would take her power so she told Aegeus to kill him. At this time ....
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