1. Belen Charnichart, Isabel Sandberg, Anna Trejo, Denisse Yeverino

2. Slayer of the Minotaur National hero of Athens Grandson of the King of Troezen Mother was Princess Aethra Father was Poseidon Thought to be son of King Aegeus of Athens Defeated Procrustes Became King after his father’s death

3. The Banquet Theseus travels to Athens to meet his father, King Aegeus He was hailed as a hero by the Athenians Invited to the palace for a banquet Hostess was his father’s new wife, Medea Medea served Theseus poisoned wine Aegeus saves Theseus (recognizes the sword he left him) Theseus was recognized as the heir to the throne

4. The Minotaur Theseus became one of the sacrifices for the Minotaur Fell in love with Princess Ariadne, daughter of King Minos Ariadne gave Theseus a ball of thread (labyrinth) Theseus killed the Minotaur Used the thread to find his way out of the Labyrinth Left Ariadne and set sail for Athens

5. Nothing is impossible (labyrinth and minotaur) Love can lead to tragedy (father’s death)

6. Creature of Nightmare: Minotaur The Devil Figure: King Minos Star-Crossed Lovers: Ariadne and Theseus The Magic Weapon: The Ball of Thread

7. “Theseus.” Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology. Web. 7 Apr. 2015 Lowe, Alice, and Arvis Stewart. “Theseus.” Greek Gods and Heroes. El Paso: Simon and Schuster. 127-138. Print.