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Theseus in ancient Greek mythology

2017
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Theseus is one of the most ancient heroes of all of Athens and is the most famous hero in all of them. His achievements have been portrayed in countless works of art and have been narrated or sent to him by numerous authors. Homer refers to this famous founding hero of the city of Athens, Ilias and Odysseia. The ancient tradition has placed his name in Greek mythical kingdoms. Time consecutively occupied fifth place Theseus kingdom from father Aigeus, and before his father Aigeus, Pandion, Cekrops and Erekhtheus reigned. However, the widespread use of his worship is dated to the classical age, ie the second half of the 5th century. Childhood passed in the Troizen. According to Ploutarkhos, "Erekhtheus by his father-in-law" relies on the first inhabitants of Athens. There is no doubt that Atinal is. Theseus, the daughter of Pittheus, is the child of Aetra. According to Ploutarkhos, these are called Theseus because of the signs of his father leaving Aegeus. Heros for the Dolls and Theseus for the Athens. There is also a political side, since the scattered and small towns are united under the same roof (synoikismos). Theseus were justified not only because of the realization of synoikismos, but because they built democracy in the city at the same time. In subsequent periods, the ceremonies on behalf of the celebrity have become famous enough to be arranged. In the praise of the Isocrates Helene, Theseus is seen as the founder of democracy.

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Bahar Güzel

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Bahar Güzel (Master Thesis). Theseus in ancient Greek mythology, 2017, Aydın Adnan Menderes University.

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