Minotaur Slayer and Champion of Athens: Theseus in the Underworld (Part 6)

In this end chapter of Theseus' life, we explore the events leading up to his two visits to the Underworld.  The story will begin with Theseus marching upon Thebes to bury the heroes who perished during an event called "Seven Against Thebes."  Some jerk named Pirithous steals his cattle while away, so we learn of the confrontation of Theseus and Pirithous.  After becoming fast friends, Theseus is invited to a wedding where we will go into an event called the "Centauromachy."  Here we will learn the fate of a woman turned into a man named Caeneus.  After, students will learn of the oath between Theseus and Pirithous to steal away daughters of Zeus.  The legend of the birth of Helen, Castor, and Pollux will then be discussed and the kidnapping of Helen by Theseus and Pirithous.  Pirithous then leads Theseus into the Underworld to try and abduct the bride of Hades, Persephone.  Things don't work out too well.  While Theseus is in the underworld, we will learn of the daring rescue of Helen by her twin brothers Castor and Pollux and how they use their unique skills to deadly effect.  We then learn of how Hercules ends up saving Theseus, then Theseus short return to the land of the living before he quickly returns to the gates of Hades for eternity.

 Images and some video may be shared to help bring this story to life and I as the storyteller will use my theatrical background to make the tale memorable.  Class sizes are kept small to ensure students are given ample opportunity to interact with the teacher and each other.  Students are encouraged to speak freely but take care to not speak over each other.