Theseus Bull Motif
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Greek Mythology - The Hero Theseus
Lesson Plans by Anna Warfield
Theseus is one of the great heroes of Greek mythology. His exploits demonstrate his intelligence, sense of justice, and great physical skill.
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Storyboard Description
Themes and motifs in the stories of Theseus
Storyboard Text
- Slide: 1
- BULL MOTIF
- The bull shows up repeatedly in the story of Minos and Theseus. Europa is abducted by Zeus in the form of a bull. Pasiphae is forced to lust after a bull. The Marathon bull kills Minos' son, and the Minotaur in the labyrinth is part bull.
- Slide: 2
- JUST REWARDS
- Theseus metes out justice to each of the six foes he faces on his way to Athens. Theseus makes the punishment fit the crime. Literally.
- Slide: 3
- RISE OF CIVILIZATION
- Theseus triumphs over unjust and savage beings throughout his story. He defeats the bad guys at every turn, from his Six Labors on the road to Athens, to the wild Marathon Bull, the unnatural Minotaur, and beyond.
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