Theseus: Birth and Early Adventures
Introduction
The Myth
Themes
Strength and Skill
Rules and Order
Summary
Characters
Theseus
Aegeus
Periphetes
Sinis, the Pine-Bender
The Crommyon Sow
Sciron
Cercyon
Procrustes
Medea
Aethra
Pittheus
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Theseus = Law and Order
Setting
Context
The Hero's Journey
Similar Myths Across Cultures
Claiming the Sword
Trivia
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Photos
Every Hero Needs a Sword
Join the Club
How Now Brown Sow?
Pine Bender
Procrustes Gets a Trim
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