Theseus and the Minotaur by Davis, Graeme

Theseus and the Minotaur

Graeme Davis draws upon the classic sources to retell the great myths and legends of Theseus, the...
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Author: Graeme Davis
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Theseus and the Minotaur by Davis, Graeme

Theseus and the Minotaur

€36,66

Theseus and the Minotaur

€36,66
Author: Graeme Davis
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Graeme Davis draws upon the classic sources to retell the great myths and legends of Theseus, the founder-king of Athens, and backs this narrative with a factual examination of the myth, its variations, and its development over time. Replete with both classical and modern illustrations, this book is a concise exploration of one of the most enduring myths of Ancient Greece.

Even before Theseus descended into the labyrinth to face the Minotaur, he was already a famous hero and a veteran of many battles. The son of a man, a woman, and the god Poseidon, he'd journey far across Ancient Greece, fighting numerous monsters including the Periphetes 'the clubber', the Crymmyon Sow, and the insane demigod, Procrustes 'the stretcher'. He also survived several assassination attempts, including one by Medea, the famous witch-wife of Jason.

Despite these adventures, it was on Crete that Theseus faced his greatest challenge. Taking the place of a sacrificial tribute to the king of Crete, Theseus used his wits and charm to convince the princess Ariadne and the famous inventor Daedalus to help him defeat the dreaded Minotaur, a hideous combination of man and bull that lived in a labrythine dungeon.

Author: Graeme Davis
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Published: 11/18/2014
Pages: 80
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.60h x 7.10w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781472804051
Audience: Young Adult

About the Author
As an archaeology student in the 1980s, Graeme Davis visited Viking sites in England and Denmark and worked on post-excavation analysis of materials from two Viking farms in the Orkney Islands. He is the author of the tabletop roleplaying sourcebook GURPS Vikings and several Viking-related magazine articles, among many other titles. He currently lives in northern Virginia with his wife Jamie, who is also a writer. The author lives in Front Royal, VA.

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