Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur

Video: Oral Story Telling of Myth of Theseus

Watch video and think about the following questions:

1. Why is Theseus so respected after he becomes king of Athens?

2. What is the dynamic between gods and mortals in this story?
          Think about Dionysus and Theseus' mutual love for Ariadne and who comes out the victor?
           Think about Poseidon's revenge for not being honored on the island Crete

Character List
-Theseus (King of Athens, son of King Aegeus)
-King Minos (son of Zeus and Europa)
-Pasiphae (daughter of Sun God, wife of King Minos)
-Daedalus (architect for Minos; designed palace, wooden cow, maze, and escape plan from the maze)
-Ariadne (daughter of Minos, saves Theseus by giving him string in exchange for his love)
-Minotaur (half human, half bull; son of Pasiphae; revenge by Poseidon)
-Dionysus (god of wine; steals Ariadne from Theseus)