Mnemosyne — Classical Greek Myth Library

Stories (3)

• Birth of Theseus: Aethra, Aegeus, and Poseidon (Double Paternity)
  Heroes — Theseus · Apollodorean / Plutarchan compilation (Trozenian conception; Aegeus and Poseidon both named as fathers)
• Arrival at Athens: Medea’s Poison and Recognition by the Sword
  Heroes — Theseus · Apollodorean (Medea as Aegeus’s wife plots poison; recognition by sword/sandals; Medea flees)
• Tribute to Minos and the Voyage to Crete
  Heroes — Theseus · Apollodorean (Androgeus’s death; Athenian tribute of youths and maidens; Theseus volunteers)

Places appearing with them

• Asia
• Corinth
• Labyrinth
• Oenone
• Olympia
• Pytho
• Rhamnus
• Rock at Trozen
• Sea between Athens and Crete
• Sphairia
• Troezen

Themes

• Birth
• Exile
• Marriage
• Prophecy
• Succession
• War