The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A - Z Guide to the Myths and Legends of the Ancient WorldHermes House, 1999 - 512 pages "The myths and legends of the ancient worlds, from Greece, Rome and Egypt to the Norse and Celtic lands, through Persia and India to China and the Far East. A comprehensive A to Z of the classic stories of gods and goddesses, heroes and mythical beasts, wizards and warriors"--Page 1 of cover. |
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Page 84
... THESEUS was the son either of POSEIDON or AEGEUS the king of Athens . His mother was Aethra . The childless Aegeus consulted the Delphic Oracle and was told not to untie his wine skin until he returned home . He did not under- stand ...
... THESEUS was the son either of POSEIDON or AEGEUS the king of Athens . His mother was Aethra . The childless Aegeus consulted the Delphic Oracle and was told not to untie his wine skin until he returned home . He did not under- stand ...
Page 85
... THESEUS ' exploits are illustrated on an intricate Roman mosaic . At the centre of the Labyrinth Theseus battles with the Minotaur . On the left , Theseus and Ariadne pledge their love at the altar , while at the top , Theseus sets ...
... THESEUS ' exploits are illustrated on an intricate Roman mosaic . At the centre of the Labyrinth Theseus battles with the Minotaur . On the left , Theseus and Ariadne pledge their love at the altar , while at the top , Theseus sets ...
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... THESEUS PRINCE OF ATHENS , KILLED THE MINOTAUR = PANDION PITTHEUS KING OF TROEZEN KING OF ATHENS AETHRA RAVISHED BY POSEIDON = AEGEUS KING OF ATHENS , GAVE HIS NAME TO THE AEGEAN SEA HIPPOLYTA QUEEN OF THE AMAZONS HIPPOLYTUS KILLED IN ...
... THESEUS PRINCE OF ATHENS , KILLED THE MINOTAUR = PANDION PITTHEUS KING OF TROEZEN KING OF ATHENS AETHRA RAVISHED BY POSEIDON = AEGEUS KING OF ATHENS , GAVE HIS NAME TO THE AEGEAN SEA HIPPOLYTA QUEEN OF THE AMAZONS HIPPOLYTUS KILLED IN ...
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