Monster Essays - 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 lifted the
giant boulder with ease and immediately ....
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