Ariadne
, in Greek mythology, daughter of Pasiphae and the Cretan king Minos. She fell in love with the Athenian hero Theseus and, with a thread or glittering jewels, helped him escape the Labyrinth after he slew the Minotaur, a beast half bull and half man that Minos kept in the Labyrinth.
Who assisted Theseus?
Theseus was only rescued by the exploits of Hercules, who had come to capture Cerberos in his final labour, but Peirithous was, alas, left to his fate. Theseus’ second wife was
Phaidra
, sister of Ariadne, with whom he had two sons, Akamas and Demophon.
Why did Ariadne help Theseus?
One year, the sacrificial party included Theseus, the son of King Aegeus, who volunteered to kill the Minotaur. Ariadne fell in love with him at first sight and provided him
a sword and ball of thread
(ο Μίτος της Αριάδνης, “Ariadne’s string”) so that he could retrace his way out of the labyrinth of the Minotaur.
Who helped Theseus in finding the secret of the Labyrinth?
When Theseus, a prince of Athens, went to Crete as a human sacrifice to the Minotaur, Ariadne (the daughter of Minos and Pasiphae) fell in love with him. Wanting him to live, she asked
Daedalus
how to master the secret of his Labyrinth.
Who killed Theseus?
Failing to quell the outbreak, Theseus sent his children to Euboea, and after solemnly cursing the Athenians he sailed away to the island of Scyros. But
Lycomedes, king of Scyros
, killed Theseus by casting him into the sea from the top of a cliff.
Who was the ugliest god?
Facts
about Hephaestus
Hephaestus was the only ugly god among perfectly beautiful immortals. Hephaestus was born deformed and was cast out of heaven by one or both of his parents when they noticed that he was imperfect. He was the workman of the immortals: he made their dwellings, furnishings, and weapons.
Who gave Theseus the string?
Ariadne
, in Greek mythology, daughter of Pasiphae and the Cretan king Minos. She fell in love with the Athenian hero Theseus and, with a thread or glittering jewels, helped him escape the Labyrinth after he slew the Minotaur, a beast half bull and half man that Minos kept in the Labyrinth.
Who did Dionysus marry?
Dionysus takes
Ariadne
to Olympia and marries her; and he presents her the crown which will later become a star in the sky4.
What is the Minotaurs weakness?
Although being superbly strong, the Minotaur has
weaknesses
. He is not very bright, and is constantly angry and hungry. He is also heavy and cannot move as fast as a normal man can.
What do you call a half goat half human?
Faun
, in Roman mythology, a creature that is part human and part goat, akin to a Greek satyr. The name faun is derived from Faunus, the name of an ancient Italic deity of forests, fields, and herds, who from the 2nd century bce was associated with the Greek god Pan.
What is in Pandora’s Box?
In Hesiod’s Works and Days, Pandora had
a jar containing all manner of misery and evil
. Zeus sent her to Epimetheus, who forgot the warning of his brother Prometheus and made Pandora his wife. She afterward opened the jar, from which the evils flew out over the earth.
Who betrayed Theseus?
After the death of his Amazonian wife Antigone, Theseus had married
Phaedra
, the sister of Ariadne, the woman he had once betrayed. Phaedra, a young woman that was to have a tragic fate, gave her husband two sons, Demophone and Acamas.
Who killed lycomedes?
Later on, Lycomedes was one of the Greeks who takes gifts for Achilles from the tent of King Agamemnon as these two decisions to settle their dispute. During later fights, Lycomedes was wounded on his wrist or head and ankle by
the Trojan Agenor
.
Who is Theseus son?
Phaedra and Hippolytus
Phaedra, Theseus’ second wife and the daughter of King Minos, bore Theseus two sons,
Demophon and Acamas
. While these two were still in their infancy, Phaedra fell in love with Hippolytus, Theseus’ son by the Amazon queen Hippolyta.
Is Theseus a good person?
Not many heroes are best known for their use of silk thread to escape a crisis, but it is true of Theseus. The Greek demi-god is known for feats of strength but is even better remembered for
divine intelligence and wisdom
. He had many great triumphs as a young man, but he died a king in exile filled with despair.
