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Minotaur Slayer and Champion of Athens: Theseus in the Underworld (Part 6)
Daryan Borys
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(405)
Theseus, King of Athens, Slayer of the Cretan Bull and the Minotaur, makes an awful new friend that promptly gets him stuck within the House of Hades.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 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...
Students develop an appreciation of ancient literature and learn about Theseus, Pirithous, Zeus, Leda, Helen, Castor, Pollux, Hades, Persephone, and far more. Etymology of words connected to these stories will be discussed. Information is sourced from Pseudo-Apollodorus' 'Bibliotheca', Euripides' 'Hippolytus', Herodotus' 'Histories', and Plutarch's 'The Parallel Lives.' Further information is sourced from the works including, but no limited to, of Pindar, Sappho, Sophocles, and Homer.
Homework Offered
Be a hero.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The main issue in the class is the kidnapping of Helen. Although it being Pirithous' idea and Theseus puts Helen under the care of his mother Aethra till she is of marrying age (gross and will be presented as the criminal act it is), this crime is what puts Theseus into disfavor with the democratized citizens of Athens and leads to him losing his kingship.
Pseudo-Apollodorus' 'Bibliotheca', Hyginus' 'Fabulae', 'Euripides' 'Hippolytus', Herodotus' 'Histories', Plutarch's 'The Parallel Lives'
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(405)
I'm happy to share my passion for Greek Mythology, Shakespeare, Jules Verne, J.R.R. Tolkien, or explore and develop a student's interest in literature. As an actor, I've had the pleasure of exploring and performing in traditional Greek Theater,...
Group Class
$22
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-6 learners per class
